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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,360 and 13,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,360 and 13,932 is: 23,217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360 : 13,932 = 13,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360/13,932 = 13,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360x = 13,932 × 13,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360x = 194,100,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,100,624/8,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,217.78

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