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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,900 and 13,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,900 and 13,094 is: 19,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900 : 13,094 = 13,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900/13,094 = 13,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900x = 13,094 × 13,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900x = 171,452,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,452,836/8,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.36

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