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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,994 and 12,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,994 and 12,579 is: 17,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994 : 12,579 = 12,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994/12,579 = 12,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994x = 12,579 × 12,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994x = 158,231,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,231,241/8,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.98

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