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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,433 and 12,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,433 and 12,649 is: 18,972.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433 : 12,649 = 12,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433/12,649 = 12,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433x = 12,649 × 12,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433x = 159,997,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,997,201/8,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,972.75

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