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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,798 and 13,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,798 and 13,285 is: 20,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798 : 13,285 = 13,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798/13,285 = 13,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798x = 13,285 × 13,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798x = 176,491,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,491,225/8,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.38

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