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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,226 and 13,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,226 and 13,182 is: 18,834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226 : 13,182 = 13,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226/13,182 = 13,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226x = 13,182 × 13,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226x = 173,765,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,765,124/9,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,834.29

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