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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,243 and 13,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,243 and 13,203 is: 18,859.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243 : 13,203 = 13,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243/13,203 = 13,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243x = 13,203 × 13,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243x = 174,319,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,319,209/9,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,859.59

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