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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,254 and 12,559

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,254 and 12,559 is: 17,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254 : 12,559 = 12,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254/12,559 = 12,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254x = 12,559 × 12,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254x = 157,728,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,728,481/9,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.36

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