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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,246 and 13,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,246 and 13,227 is: 18,922.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246 : 13,227 = 13,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246/13,227 = 13,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246x = 13,227 × 13,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246x = 174,953,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,953,529/9,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,922.08

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