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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,170 and 13,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,170 and 13,775 is: 20,692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170 : 13,775 = 13,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170/13,775 = 13,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170x = 13,775 × 13,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170x = 189,750,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,750,625/9,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.54

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