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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,220 and 13,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,220 and 13,853 is: 20,814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220 : 13,853 = 13,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220/13,853 = 13,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220x = 13,853 × 13,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220x = 191,905,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,905,609/9,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.06

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