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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,180 and 13,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,180 and 13,152 is: 18,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180 : 13,152 = 13,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180/13,152 = 13,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180x = 13,152 × 13,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180x = 172,975,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,975,104/9,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.60

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