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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,932 and 13,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,932 and 13,314 is: 19,845.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932 : 13,314 = 13,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932/13,314 = 13,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932x = 13,314 × 13,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932x = 177,262,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,262,596/8,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.79

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