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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,625 and 13,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,625 and 13,189 is: 20,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625 : 13,189 = 13,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625/13,189 = 13,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625x = 13,189 × 13,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625x = 173,949,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,949,721/8,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,168.08

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