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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,892 and 13,405

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,892 and 13,405 is: 20,208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892 : 13,405 = 13,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892/13,405 = 13,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892x = 13,405 × 13,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892x = 179,694,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,694,025/8,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.50

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