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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,244 and 12,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,244 and 12,574 is: 19,178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244 : 12,574 = 12,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244/12,574 = 12,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244x = 12,574 × 12,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244x = 158,105,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,105,476/8,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,178.25

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