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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,247 and 13,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,247 and 13,627 is: 20,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247 : 13,627 = 13,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247/13,627 = 13,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247x = 13,627 × 13,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247x = 185,695,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,695,129/9,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,081.66

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