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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,601 and 12,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,601 and 12,420 is: 17,934.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601 : 12,420 = 12,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601/12,420 = 12,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601x = 12,420 × 12,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601x = 154,256,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,256,400/8,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,934.71

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