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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,647 and 13,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,647 and 13,375 is: 20,688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,647 : 13,375 = 13,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,647/13,375 = 13,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,647x = 13,375 × 13,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,647x = 178,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,890,625/8,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.17

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