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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,129 and 13,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,129 and 13,759 is: 20,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129 : 13,759 = 13,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129/13,759 = 13,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129x = 13,759 × 13,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129x = 189,310,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,310,081/9,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.22

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