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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,316 and 12,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,316 and 12,598 is: 19,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316 : 12,598 = 12,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316/12,598 = 12,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316x = 12,598 × 12,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316x = 158,709,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,709,604/8,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,084.85

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