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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,296 and 12,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,296 and 12,568 is: 19,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296 : 12,568 = 12,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296/12,568 = 12,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296x = 12,568 × 12,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296x = 157,954,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,954,624/8,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,039.85

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