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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,036 and 13,681.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,036 and 13,681.13 is: 20,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036 : 13,681.13 = 13,681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036/13,681.13 = 13,681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036x = 13,681.13 × 13,681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036x = 187,173,181.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,173,181.27/9,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.16

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