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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,862 and 13,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,862 and 13,122 is: 19,429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862 : 13,122 = 13,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862/13,122 = 13,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862x = 13,122 × 13,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862x = 172,186,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,186,884/8,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.80

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