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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,520 and 12,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,520 and 12,630 is: 18,722.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520 : 12,630 = 12,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520/12,630 = 12,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520x = 12,630 × 12,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520x = 159,516,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,516,900/8,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.64

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