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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,611 and 12,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,611 and 12,664 is: 18,624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611 : 12,664 = 12,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611/12,664 = 12,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611x = 12,664 × 12,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611x = 160,376,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,376,896/8,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.65

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