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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,112 and 13,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,112 and 13,751 is: 20,751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112 : 13,751 = 13,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112/13,751 = 13,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112x = 13,751 × 13,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112x = 189,090,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,090,001/9,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.76

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