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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,294 and 12,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,294 and 12,277 is: 18,172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,294 : 12,277 = 12,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,294/12,277 = 12,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,294x = 12,277 × 12,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,294x = 150,724,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,724,729/8,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.74

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