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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,080 and 13,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,080 and 13,700 is: 20,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080 : 13,700 = 13,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080/13,700 = 13,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080x = 13,700 × 13,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080x = 187,690,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,690,000/9,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.70

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