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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,632 and 13,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,632 and 13,332 is: 20,591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632 : 13,332 = 13,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632/13,332 = 13,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632x = 13,332 × 13,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632x = 177,742,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,742,224/8,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.08

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