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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,477 and 12,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,477 and 12,889 is: 19,597.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477 : 12,889 = 12,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477/12,889 = 12,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477x = 12,889 × 12,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477x = 166,126,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,126,321/8,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,597.30

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