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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,704.13 and 13,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,704.13 and 13,095 is: 19,700.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.13 : 13,095 = 13,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.13/13,095 = 13,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.13x = 13,095 × 13,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.13x = 171,479,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,479,025/8,704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.89

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