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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,814 and 12,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,814 and 12,890 is: 18,850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814 : 12,890 = 12,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814/12,890 = 12,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814x = 12,890 × 12,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814x = 166,152,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,152,100/8,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.93

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