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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,784 and 13,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,784 and 13,271 is: 20,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,784 : 13,271 = 13,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,784/13,271 = 13,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,784x = 13,271 × 13,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,784x = 176,119,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,119,441/8,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.03

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