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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,436 and 13,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,436 and 13,424 is: 21,361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436 : 13,424 = 13,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436/13,424 = 13,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436x = 13,424 × 13,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436x = 180,203,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,203,776/8,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.28

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