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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,670 and 13,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,670 and 13,641 is: 21,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670 : 13,641 = 13,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670/13,641 = 13,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670x = 13,641 × 13,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670x = 186,076,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,076,881/8,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.15

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