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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,804 and 13,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,804 and 13,388 is: 20,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804 : 13,388 = 13,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804/13,388 = 13,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804x = 13,388 × 13,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804x = 179,238,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,238,544/8,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.76

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