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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,283 and 12,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,283 and 12,673 is: 19,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283 : 12,673 = 12,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283/12,673 = 12,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283x = 12,673 × 12,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283x = 160,604,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,604,929/8,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.71

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