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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,026 and 13,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,026 and 13,795 is: 21,083.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026 : 13,795 = 13,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026/13,795 = 13,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026x = 13,795 × 13,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026x = 190,302,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,302,025/9,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.76

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