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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,360 and 13,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,360 and 13,084 is: 20,477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360 : 13,084 = 13,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360/13,084 = 13,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360x = 13,084 × 13,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360x = 171,191,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,191,056/8,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.40

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