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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,809 and 12,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,809 and 12,975 is: 19,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809 : 12,975 = 12,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809/12,975 = 12,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809x = 12,975 × 12,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809x = 168,350,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,350,625/8,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.21

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