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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,920 and 13,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,920 and 13,404 is: 16,453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,920 : 13,404 = 13,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,920/13,404 = 13,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,920x = 13,404 × 13,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,920x = 179,667,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,667,216/10,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,453.04

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