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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,571 and 13,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,571 and 13,266 is: 20,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571 : 13,266 = 13,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571/13,266 = 13,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571x = 13,266 × 13,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571x = 175,986,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,986,756/8,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,532.81

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