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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,748 and 12,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,748 and 12,747 is: 18,574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748 : 12,747 = 12,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748/12,747 = 12,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748x = 12,747 × 12,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748x = 162,486,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,486,009/8,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.08

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