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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,748 and 13,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,748 and 13,292 is: 20,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748 : 13,292 = 13,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748/13,292 = 13,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748x = 13,292 × 13,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748x = 176,677,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,677,264/8,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.30

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