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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,348 and 12,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,348 and 12,348 is: 18,264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348 : 12,348 = 12,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348/12,348 = 12,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348x = 12,348 × 12,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348x = 152,473,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,473,104/8,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.63

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