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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,922 and 12,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,922 and 12,315 is: 16,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922 : 12,315 = 12,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922/12,315 = 12,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922x = 12,315 × 12,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922x = 151,659,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,659,225/8,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.34

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