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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,312 and 12,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,312 and 12,424 is: 18,570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312 : 12,424 = 12,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312/12,424 = 12,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312x = 12,424 × 12,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312x = 154,355,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,355,776/8,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,570.23

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