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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,659 and 13,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,659 and 13,565 is: 21,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659 : 13,565 = 13,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659/13,565 = 13,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659x = 13,565 × 13,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659x = 184,009,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,009,225/8,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,250.63

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