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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,610 and 13,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,610 and 13,304 is: 20,557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610 : 13,304 = 13,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610/13,304 = 13,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610x = 13,304 × 13,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610x = 176,996,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,996,416/8,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,557.08

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