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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,392 and 12,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,392 and 12,810 is: 19,553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392 : 12,810 = 12,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392/12,810 = 12,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392x = 12,810 × 12,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392x = 164,096,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,096,100/8,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.87

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