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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,727 and 20,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,727 and 20,599 is: 48,621.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727 : 20,599 = 20,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727/20,599 = 20,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727x = 20,599 × 20,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727x = 424,318,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,318,801/8,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,621.38

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