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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,034 and 13,471

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,034 and 13,471 is: 20,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034 : 13,471 = 13,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034/13,471 = 13,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034x = 13,471 × 13,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034x = 181,467,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,467,841/9,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.21

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