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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,553 and 12,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,553 and 12,534 is: 18,367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553 : 12,534 = 12,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553/12,534 = 12,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553x = 12,534 × 12,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553x = 157,101,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,101,156/8,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.96

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