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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,311 and 12,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,311 and 12,466 is: 18,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311 : 12,466 = 12,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311/12,466 = 12,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311x = 12,466 × 12,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311x = 155,401,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,401,156/8,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,698.25

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