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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,148 and 13,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,148 and 13,220 is: 19,104.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148 : 13,220 = 13,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148/13,220 = 13,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148x = 13,220 × 13,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148x = 174,768,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,768,400/9,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,104.55

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