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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,168 and 13,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,168 and 13,792 is: 20,748.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168 : 13,792 = 13,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168/13,792 = 13,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168x = 13,792 × 13,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168x = 190,219,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,219,264/9,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.17

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