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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,076 and 13,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,076 and 13,750 is: 20,831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076 : 13,750 = 13,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076/13,750 = 13,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076x = 13,750 × 13,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076x = 189,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,062,500/9,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.04

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