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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,088 and 13,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,088 and 13,292 is: 19,440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088 : 13,292 = 13,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088/13,292 = 13,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088x = 13,292 × 13,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088x = 176,677,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,677,264/9,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.72

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