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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,146 and 13,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,146 and 13,395 is: 19,617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146 : 13,395 = 13,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146/13,395 = 13,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146x = 13,395 × 13,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146x = 179,426,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,426,025/9,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.98

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