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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,415 and 12,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,415 and 12,728 is: 19,251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415 : 12,728 = 12,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415/12,728 = 12,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415x = 12,728 × 12,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415x = 162,001,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,001,984/8,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.57

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