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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,264 and 12,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,264 and 12,855 is: 19,996.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264 : 12,855 = 12,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264/12,855 = 12,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264x = 12,855 × 12,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264x = 165,251,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,251,025/8,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.49

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