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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,240 and 12,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,240 and 12,368 is: 18,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240 : 12,368 = 12,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240/12,368 = 12,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240x = 12,368 × 12,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240x = 152,967,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,967,424/8,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.01

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