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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,240 and 12,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,240 and 12,440 is: 18,780.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240 : 12,440 = 12,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240/12,440 = 12,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240x = 12,440 × 12,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240x = 154,753,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,753,600/8,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,780.78

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