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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,552 and 12,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,552 and 12,853 is: 19,317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552 : 12,853 = 12,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552/12,853 = 12,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552x = 12,853 × 12,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552x = 165,199,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,199,609/8,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,317.07

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