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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,318 and 12,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,318 and 12,563 is: 18,974.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,318 : 12,563 = 12,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,318/12,563 = 12,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,318x = 12,563 × 12,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,318x = 157,828,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,828,969/8,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,974.39

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