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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,033 and 13,825.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,033 and 13,825.50 is: 21,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033 : 13,825.50 = 13,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033/13,825.50 = 13,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033x = 13,825.50 × 13,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033x = 191,144,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,144,450.25/9,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.68

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