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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,993 and 13,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,993 and 13,163 is: 19,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993 : 13,163 = 13,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993/13,163 = 13,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993x = 13,163 × 13,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993x = 173,264,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,264,569/8,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.60

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