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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,436 and 12,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,436 and 12,770 is: 19,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436 : 12,770 = 12,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436/12,770 = 12,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436x = 12,770 × 12,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436x = 163,072,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,072,900/8,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.60

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