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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,997 and 12,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,997 and 12,375 is: 17,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997 : 12,375 = 12,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997/12,375 = 12,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997x = 12,375 × 12,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997x = 153,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,140,625/8,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.30

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