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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,880.25 and 13,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,880.25 and 13,343 is: 20,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,880.25 : 13,343 = 13,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,880.25/13,343 = 13,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,880.25x = 13,343 × 13,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,880.25x = 178,035,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,035,649/8,880.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.50

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