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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,008 and 12,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,008 and 12,306 is: 16,811.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008 : 12,306 = 12,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008/12,306 = 12,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008x = 12,306 × 12,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008x = 151,437,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,437,636/9,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.46

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