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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,860 and 12,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,860 and 12,598 is: 17,913.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860 : 12,598 = 12,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860/12,598 = 12,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860x = 12,598 × 12,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860x = 158,709,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,709,604/8,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,913.05

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