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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,023 and 13,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,023 and 13,262 is: 19,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023 : 13,262 = 13,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023/13,262 = 13,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023x = 13,262 × 13,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023x = 175,880,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,880,644/9,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.48

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