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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,266 and 12,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,266 and 12,783 is: 19,768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266 : 12,783 = 12,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266/12,783 = 12,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266x = 12,783 × 12,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266x = 163,405,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,405,089/8,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.34

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