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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,034 and 13,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,034 and 13,201 is: 19,290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034 : 13,201 = 13,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034/13,201 = 13,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034x = 13,201 × 13,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034x = 174,266,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,266,401/9,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,290.06

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