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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,985.94 and 13,587.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,985.94 and 13,587.75 is: 20,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.94 : 13,587.75 = 13,587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.94/13,587.75 = 13,587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.94x = 13,587.75 × 13,587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.94x = 184,626,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,626,950.06/8,985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.21

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