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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,622 and 12,558.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,622 and 12,558.38 is: 18,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622 : 12,558.38 = 12,558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622/12,558.38 = 12,558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622x = 12,558.38 × 12,558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622x = 157,712,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,712,782.64/8,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.90

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