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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,908 and 13,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,908 and 13,587 is: 20,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908 : 13,587 = 13,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908/13,587 = 13,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908x = 13,587 × 13,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908x = 184,606,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,606,569/8,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.68

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