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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,984 and 13,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,984 and 13,523 is: 20,355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984 : 13,523 = 13,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984/13,523 = 13,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984x = 13,523 × 13,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984x = 182,871,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,871,529/8,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,355.25

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