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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,170 and 13,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,170 and 13,114 is: 18,754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170 : 13,114 = 13,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170/13,114 = 13,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170x = 13,114 × 13,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170x = 171,976,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,976,996/9,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,754.31

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