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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,330 and 13,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,330 and 13,283 is: 21,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330 : 13,283 = 13,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330/13,283 = 13,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330x = 13,283 × 13,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330x = 176,438,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,438,089/8,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,181.04

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