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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,178 and 13,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,178 and 13,335 is: 19,374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178 : 13,335 = 13,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178/13,335 = 13,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178x = 13,335 × 13,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178x = 177,822,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,822,225/9,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.83

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