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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,980 and 12,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,980 and 12,622 is: 17,741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980 : 12,622 = 12,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980/12,622 = 12,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980x = 12,622 × 12,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980x = 159,314,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,314,884/8,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,741.08

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