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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,872 and 13,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,872 and 13,428 is: 20,323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872 : 13,428 = 13,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872/13,428 = 13,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872x = 13,428 × 13,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872x = 180,311,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,311,184/8,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.62

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