Finding the Third Proportional to 8,246 and 12,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,246 and 12,756 is: 19,732.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,246 : 12,756 = 12,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,246/12,756 = 12,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,246x = 12,756 × 12,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,246x = 162,715,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,715,536/8,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,732.66
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