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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,490 and 12,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,490 and 12,735 is: 19,102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,490 : 12,735 = 12,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,490/12,735 = 12,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,490x = 12,735 × 12,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,490x = 162,180,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,180,225/8,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,102.50

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