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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,996 and 13,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,996 and 13,462 is: 20,145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996 : 13,462 = 13,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996/13,462 = 13,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996x = 13,462 × 13,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996x = 181,225,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,225,444/8,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.11

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