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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,929 and 13,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,929 and 13,350 is: 19,959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929 : 13,350 = 13,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929/13,350 = 13,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929x = 13,350 × 13,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929x = 178,222,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,222,500/8,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.96

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