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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,848 and 13,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,848 and 13,228 is: 19,776.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848 : 13,228 = 13,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848/13,228 = 13,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848x = 13,228 × 13,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848x = 174,979,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,979,984/8,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.22

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