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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,298 and 13,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,298 and 13,203 is: 21,007.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298 : 13,203 = 13,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298/13,203 = 13,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298x = 13,203 × 13,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298x = 174,319,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,319,209/8,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.38

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