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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,312 and 12,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,312 and 12,608 is: 19,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312 : 12,608 = 12,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312/12,608 = 12,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312x = 12,608 × 12,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312x = 158,961,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,961,664/8,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,124.36

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