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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,954 and 12,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,954 and 12,207 is: 16,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954 : 12,207 = 12,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954/12,207 = 12,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954x = 12,207 × 12,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954x = 149,010,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,010,849/8,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,641.82

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