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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,908 and 12,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,908 and 12,670 is: 18,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908 : 12,670 = 12,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908/12,670 = 12,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908x = 12,670 × 12,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908x = 160,528,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,528,900/8,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.76

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