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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,622 and 12,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,622 and 12,627 is: 18,492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622 : 12,627 = 12,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622/12,627 = 12,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622x = 12,627 × 12,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622x = 159,441,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,441,129/8,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,492.36

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