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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,870 and 13,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,870 and 13,646 is: 20,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870 : 13,646 = 13,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870/13,646 = 13,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870x = 13,646 × 13,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870x = 186,213,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,213,316/8,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.61

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