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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,812 and 12,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,812 and 12,887 is: 18,846.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812 : 12,887 = 12,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812/12,887 = 12,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812x = 12,887 × 12,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812x = 166,074,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,074,769/8,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.43

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