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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,433 and 12,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,433 and 12,276 is: 17,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433 : 12,276 = 12,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433/12,276 = 12,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433x = 12,276 × 12,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433x = 150,700,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,700,176/8,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.29

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