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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,660 and 13,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,660 and 13,049 is: 19,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660 : 13,049 = 13,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660/13,049 = 13,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660x = 13,049 × 13,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660x = 170,276,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,276,401/8,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.40

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