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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,678 and 13,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,678 and 13,449 is: 20,843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,678 : 13,449 = 13,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,678/13,449 = 13,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,678x = 13,449 × 13,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,678x = 180,875,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,875,601/8,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.01

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