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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,112 and 13,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,112 and 13,314 is: 19,453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112 : 13,314 = 13,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112/13,314 = 13,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112x = 13,314 × 13,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112x = 177,262,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,262,596/9,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.75

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