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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,272 and 13,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,272 and 13,436 is: 21,823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272 : 13,436 = 13,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272/13,436 = 13,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272x = 13,436 × 13,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272x = 180,526,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,526,096/8,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,823.75

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