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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,462 and 12,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,462 and 12,636 is: 18,868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462 : 12,636 = 12,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462/12,636 = 12,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462x = 12,636 × 12,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462x = 159,668,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,668,496/8,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.88

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