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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,932 and 20,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,932 and 20,708 is: 48,009.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932 : 20,708 = 20,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932/20,708 = 20,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932x = 20,708 × 20,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932x = 428,821,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,821,264/8,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,009.55

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