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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,886 and 13,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,886 and 13,391 is: 20,179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886 : 13,391 = 13,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886/13,391 = 13,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886x = 13,391 × 13,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886x = 179,318,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,318,881/8,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,179.93

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