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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,926 and 12,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,926 and 12,274 is: 16,877.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926 : 12,274 = 12,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926/12,274 = 12,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926x = 12,274 × 12,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926x = 150,651,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,651,076/8,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.78

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