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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,126 and 13,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,126 and 13,668 is: 20,470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126 : 13,668 = 13,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126/13,668 = 13,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126x = 13,668 × 13,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126x = 186,814,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,814,224/9,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,470.55

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