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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,712 and 12,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,712 and 12,451 is: 17,794.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712 : 12,451 = 12,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712/12,451 = 12,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712x = 12,451 × 12,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712x = 155,027,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,027,401/8,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,794.70

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