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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,520 and 13,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,520 and 13,340 is: 20,886.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520 : 13,340 = 13,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520/13,340 = 13,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520x = 13,340 × 13,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520x = 177,955,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,955,600/8,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,886.81

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