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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,854 and 13,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,854 and 13,261 is: 19,861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854 : 13,261 = 13,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854/13,261 = 13,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854x = 13,261 × 13,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854x = 175,854,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,854,121/8,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,861.55

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