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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,064 and 13,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,064 and 13,248 is: 19,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064 : 13,248 = 13,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064/13,248 = 13,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064x = 13,248 × 13,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064x = 175,509,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,509,504/9,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.36

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