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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,122 and 13,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,122 and 13,688 is: 20,539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,122 : 13,688 = 13,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,122/13,688 = 13,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,122x = 13,688 × 13,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,122x = 187,361,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,361,344/9,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.50

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