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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,828 and 12,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,828 and 12,550 is: 17,841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828 : 12,550 = 12,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828/12,550 = 12,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828x = 12,550 × 12,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828x = 157,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,502,500/8,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,841.24

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