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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,932 and 13,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,932 and 13,380 is: 16,376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932 : 13,380 = 13,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932/13,380 = 13,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932x = 13,380 × 13,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932x = 179,024,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,024,400/10,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,376.18

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