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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,774 and 13,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,774 and 13,252 is: 20,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774 : 13,252 = 13,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774/13,252 = 13,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774x = 13,252 × 13,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774x = 175,615,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,615,504/8,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.44

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