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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,778 and 20,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,778 and 20,987 is: 50,177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778 : 20,987 = 20,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778/20,987 = 20,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778x = 20,987 × 20,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778x = 440,454,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,454,169/8,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,177.05

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