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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,180 and 12,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,180 and 12,773 is: 17,772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180 : 12,773 = 12,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180/12,773 = 12,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180x = 12,773 × 12,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180x = 163,149,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,149,529/9,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,772.28

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