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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,976 and 13,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,976 and 13,702 is: 20,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976 : 13,702 = 13,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976/13,702 = 13,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976x = 13,702 × 13,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976x = 187,744,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,744,804/8,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.31

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