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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,759 and 13,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,759 and 13,147 is: 19,733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759 : 13,147 = 13,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759/13,147 = 13,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759x = 13,147 × 13,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759x = 172,843,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,843,609/8,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.26

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