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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,210 and 13,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,210 and 13,875 is: 20,902.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210 : 13,875 = 13,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210/13,875 = 13,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210x = 13,875 × 13,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210x = 192,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,515,625/9,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.89

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