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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,709 and 20,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,709 and 20,544 is: 48,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709 : 20,544 = 20,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709/20,544 = 20,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709x = 20,544 × 20,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709x = 422,055,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,055,936/8,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,462.04

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