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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,237 and 13,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,237 and 13,865 is: 20,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237 : 13,865 = 13,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237/13,865 = 13,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237x = 13,865 × 13,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237x = 192,238,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,238,225/9,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.76

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