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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,368 and 13,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,368 and 13,314 is: 21,183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368 : 13,314 = 13,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368/13,314 = 13,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368x = 13,314 × 13,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368x = 177,262,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,262,596/8,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,183.39

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