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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,651.67 and 13,554.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,651.67 and 13,554.14 is: 21,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.67 : 13,554.14 = 13,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.67/13,554.14 = 13,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.67x = 13,554.14 × 13,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.67x = 183,714,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,714,728.08/8,651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.59

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