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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,247 and 12,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,247 and 12,759 is: 19,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247 : 12,759 = 12,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247/12,759 = 12,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247x = 12,759 × 12,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247x = 162,792,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,792,081/8,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.55

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