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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,964 and 12,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,964 and 12,905 is: 18,578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964 : 12,905 = 12,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964/12,905 = 12,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964x = 12,905 × 12,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964x = 166,539,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,539,025/8,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.65

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