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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,604 and 12,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,604 and 12,285 is: 17,540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604 : 12,285 = 12,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604/12,285 = 12,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604x = 12,285 × 12,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604x = 150,921,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,921,225/8,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.82

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