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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,841 and 12,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,841 and 12,711 is: 18,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841 : 12,711 = 12,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841/12,711 = 12,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841x = 12,711 × 12,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841x = 161,569,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,569,521/8,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.03

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