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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,635 and 8,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,635 and 8,853 is: 11,812.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635 : 8,853 = 8,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635/8,853 = 8,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635x = 8,853 × 8,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635x = 78,375,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,375,609/6,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,812.45

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