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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,814 and 12,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,814 and 12,977 is: 19,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814 : 12,977 = 12,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814/12,977 = 12,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814x = 12,977 × 12,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814x = 168,402,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,402,529/8,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,106.25

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