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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,887 and 13,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,887 and 13,558 is: 20,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887 : 13,558 = 13,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887/13,558 = 13,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887x = 13,558 × 13,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887x = 183,819,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,819,364/8,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.07

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