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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,912 and 13,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,912 and 13,328 is: 19,932.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912 : 13,328 = 13,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912/13,328 = 13,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912x = 13,328 × 13,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912x = 177,635,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,635,584/8,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.18

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