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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,798 and 12,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,798 and 12,864 is: 18,809.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798 : 12,864 = 12,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798/12,864 = 12,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798x = 12,864 × 12,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798x = 165,482,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,482,496/8,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.10

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