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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,358 and 11,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,358 and 11,205 is: 15,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358 : 11,205 = 11,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358/11,205 = 11,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358x = 11,205 × 11,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358x = 125,552,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,552,025/8,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.78

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