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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,849 and 13,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,849 and 13,583 is: 20,849.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849 : 13,583 = 13,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849/13,583 = 13,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849x = 13,583 × 13,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849x = 184,497,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,497,889/8,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,849.57

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