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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,714 and 13,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,714 and 13,277 is: 20,229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714 : 13,277 = 13,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714/13,277 = 13,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714x = 13,277 × 13,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714x = 176,278,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,278,729/8,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.37

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