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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,976 and 13,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,976 and 13,467 is: 20,205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976 : 13,467 = 13,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976/13,467 = 13,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976x = 13,467 × 13,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976x = 181,360,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,360,089/8,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,205.00

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