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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,244 and 13,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,244 and 13,910 is: 20,931.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244 : 13,910 = 13,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244/13,910 = 13,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244x = 13,910 × 13,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244x = 193,488,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,488,100/9,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.21

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