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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,127 and 13,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,127 and 13,189 is: 19,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127 : 13,189 = 13,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127/13,189 = 13,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127x = 13,189 × 13,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127x = 173,949,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,949,721/9,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,058.81

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