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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,676 and 12,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,676 and 12,822 is: 18,949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676 : 12,822 = 12,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676/12,822 = 12,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676x = 12,822 × 12,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676x = 164,403,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,403,684/8,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,949.25

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