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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,666 and 13,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,666 and 13,181 is: 20,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666 : 13,181 = 13,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666/13,181 = 13,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666x = 13,181 × 13,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666x = 173,738,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,738,761/8,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.32

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