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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,636.63 and 12,484.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,636.63 and 12,484.13 is: 18,045.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636.63 : 12,484.13 = 12,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636.63/12,484.13 = 12,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636.63x = 12,484.13 × 12,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636.63x = 155,853,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,853,377.02/8,636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,045.63

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