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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,249 and 12,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,249 and 12,217 is: 18,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249 : 12,217 = 12,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249/12,217 = 12,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249x = 12,217 × 12,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249x = 149,255,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,255,089/8,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,093.72

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