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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,803 and 13,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,803 and 13,159 is: 19,670.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803 : 13,159 = 13,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803/13,159 = 13,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803x = 13,159 × 13,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803x = 173,159,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,159,281/8,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.49

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