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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,794 and 13,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,794 and 13,180 is: 19,753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794 : 13,180 = 13,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794/13,180 = 13,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794x = 13,180 × 13,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794x = 173,712,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,712,400/8,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.51

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