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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,895 and 13,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,895 and 13,366 is: 20,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895 : 13,366 = 13,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895/13,366 = 13,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895x = 13,366 × 13,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895x = 178,649,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,649,956/8,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,084.31

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