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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,898 and 12,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,898 and 12,035 is: 16,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898 : 12,035 = 12,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898/12,035 = 12,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898x = 12,035 × 12,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898x = 144,841,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,841,225/8,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,277.95

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