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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,543 and 12,499

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,543 and 12,499 is: 18,286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543 : 12,499 = 12,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543/12,499 = 12,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543x = 12,499 × 12,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543x = 156,225,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,225,001/8,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.90

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