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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,127 and 13,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,127 and 13,755 is: 23,280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127 : 13,755 = 13,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127/13,755 = 13,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127x = 13,755 × 13,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127x = 189,200,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,200,025/8,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,280.43

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