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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,045 and 11,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,045 and 11,803 is: 17,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045 : 11,803 = 11,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045/11,803 = 11,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045x = 11,803 × 11,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045x = 139,310,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,310,809/8,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,316.45

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