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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,111 and 13,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,111 and 13,749 is: 20,748.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111 : 13,749 = 13,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111/13,749 = 13,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111x = 13,749 × 13,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111x = 189,035,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,035,001/9,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.00

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