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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,666 and 13,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,666 and 13,579 is: 21,277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666 : 13,579 = 13,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666/13,579 = 13,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666x = 13,579 × 13,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666x = 184,389,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,389,241/8,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.32

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