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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,477 and 12,411

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,477 and 12,411 is: 18,170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477 : 12,411 = 12,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477/12,411 = 12,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477x = 12,411 × 12,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477x = 154,032,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,032,921/8,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,170.69

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