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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,666 and 20,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,666 and 20,297 is: 47,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666 : 20,297 = 20,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666/20,297 = 20,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666x = 20,297 × 20,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666x = 411,968,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,968,209/8,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,538.45

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