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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,129 and 13,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,129 and 13,191 is: 19,060.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129 : 13,191 = 13,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129/13,191 = 13,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129x = 13,191 × 13,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129x = 174,002,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,002,481/9,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,060.41

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