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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,087 and 13,354.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,087 and 13,354.50 is: 19,626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087 : 13,354.50 = 13,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087/13,354.50 = 13,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087x = 13,354.50 × 13,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087x = 178,342,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,342,670.25/9,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.13

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