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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,036 and 13,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,036 and 13,907 is: 21,403.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036 : 13,907 = 13,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036/13,907 = 13,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036x = 13,907 × 13,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036x = 193,404,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,404,649/9,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,403.79

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