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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,572 and 13,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,572 and 13,160 is: 20,203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572 : 13,160 = 13,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572/13,160 = 13,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572x = 13,160 × 13,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572x = 173,185,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,185,600/8,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.64

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