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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,852 and 13,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,852 and 13,334 is: 20,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852 : 13,334 = 13,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852/13,334 = 13,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852x = 13,334 × 13,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852x = 177,795,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,795,556/8,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.35

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