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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,363 and 12,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,363 and 12,540 is: 18,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363 : 12,540 = 12,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363/12,540 = 12,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363x = 12,540 × 12,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363x = 157,251,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,251,600/8,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.25

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