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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,993 and 21,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,993 and 21,005 is: 49,061.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993 : 21,005 = 21,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993/21,005 = 21,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993x = 21,005 × 21,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993x = 441,210,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,210,025/8,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,061.50

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