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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,874 and 12,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,874 and 12,983 is: 18,994.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874 : 12,983 = 12,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874/12,983 = 12,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874x = 12,983 × 12,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874x = 168,558,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,558,289/8,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.62

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