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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,451 and 12,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,451 and 12,312 is: 17,936.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451 : 12,312 = 12,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451/12,312 = 12,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451x = 12,312 × 12,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451x = 151,585,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,585,344/8,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,936.97

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