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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,220 and 12,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,220 and 12,387 is: 18,666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220 : 12,387 = 12,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220/12,387 = 12,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220x = 12,387 × 12,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220x = 153,437,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,437,769/8,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.40

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