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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,923 and 13,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,923 and 13,445 is: 20,258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923 : 13,445 = 13,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923/13,445 = 13,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923x = 13,445 × 13,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923x = 180,768,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,768,025/8,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.66

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