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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,860 and 12,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,860 and 12,730 is: 18,290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860 : 12,730 = 12,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860/12,730 = 12,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860x = 12,730 × 12,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860x = 162,052,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,052,900/8,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.40

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