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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,718 and 13,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,718 and 13,101 is: 19,687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718 : 13,101 = 13,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718/13,101 = 13,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718x = 13,101 × 13,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718x = 171,636,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,636,201/8,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.57

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