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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,556 and 13,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,556 and 13,281 is: 20,615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,556 : 13,281 = 13,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,556/13,281 = 13,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,556x = 13,281 × 13,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,556x = 176,384,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,384,961/8,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,615.35

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