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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,540 and 13,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,540 and 13,693 is: 21,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,540 : 13,693 = 13,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,540/13,693 = 13,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,540x = 13,693 × 13,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,540x = 187,498,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,498,249/8,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.30

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