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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,674 and 13,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,674 and 13,335 is: 20,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674 : 13,335 = 13,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674/13,335 = 13,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674x = 13,335 × 13,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674x = 177,822,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,822,225/8,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.60

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