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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,091 and 13,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,091 and 13,339 is: 19,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091 : 13,339 = 13,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091/13,339 = 13,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091x = 13,339 × 13,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091x = 177,928,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,928,921/9,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.99

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