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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,075 and 13,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,075 and 13,601 is: 20,384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075 : 13,601 = 13,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075/13,601 = 13,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075x = 13,601 × 13,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075x = 184,987,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,987,201/9,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.26

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