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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,291 and 12,409

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,291 and 12,409 is: 18,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291 : 12,409 = 12,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291/12,409 = 12,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291x = 12,409 × 12,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291x = 153,983,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,983,281/8,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.34

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