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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,413 and 12,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,413 and 12,223 is: 17,758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413 : 12,223 = 12,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413/12,223 = 12,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413x = 12,223 × 12,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413x = 149,401,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,401,729/8,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,758.44

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