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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,065 and 13,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,065 and 13,247 is: 19,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065 : 13,247 = 13,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065/13,247 = 13,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065x = 13,247 × 13,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065x = 175,483,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,483,009/9,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.30

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