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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,992 and 13,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,992 and 13,364 is: 19,861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992 : 13,364 = 13,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992/13,364 = 13,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992x = 13,364 × 13,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992x = 178,596,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,596,496/8,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,861.71

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