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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,101 and 13,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,101 and 13,595 is: 20,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,101 : 13,595 = 13,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,101/13,595 = 13,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,101x = 13,595 × 13,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,101x = 184,824,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,824,025/9,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,308.10

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