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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,963 and 13,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,963 and 13,120 is: 19,205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963 : 13,120 = 13,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963/13,120 = 13,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963x = 13,120 × 13,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963x = 172,134,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,134,400/8,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,205.00

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