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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,438 and 13,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,438 and 13,434 is: 21,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,438 : 13,434 = 13,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,438/13,434 = 13,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,438x = 13,434 × 13,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,438x = 180,472,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,472,356/8,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.05

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