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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,714 and 13,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,714 and 13,253 is: 20,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714 : 13,253 = 13,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714/13,253 = 13,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714x = 13,253 × 13,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714x = 175,642,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,642,009/8,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.30

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