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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,810 and 12,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,810 and 12,229 is: 16,974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810 : 12,229 = 12,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810/12,229 = 12,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810x = 12,229 × 12,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810x = 149,548,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,548,441/8,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,974.85

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