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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,950 and 11,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,950 and 11,771 is: 15,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950 : 11,771 = 11,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950/11,771 = 11,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950x = 11,771 × 11,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950x = 138,556,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,556,441/8,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,481.17

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