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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,121 and 13,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,121 and 13,663 is: 20,466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121 : 13,663 = 13,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121/13,663 = 13,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121x = 13,663 × 13,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121x = 186,677,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,677,569/9,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,466.79

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