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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,041.63 and 13,209.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,041.63 and 13,209.19 is: 19,297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.63 : 13,209.19 = 13,209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.63/13,209.19 = 13,209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.63x = 13,209.19 × 13,209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.63x = 174,482,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,482,634.41/9,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,297.71

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