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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,360 and 12,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,360 and 12,342 is: 18,220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360 : 12,342 = 12,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360/12,342 = 12,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360x = 12,342 × 12,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360x = 152,324,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,324,964/8,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.69

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