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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,255 and 13,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,255 and 13,089 is: 18,511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255 : 13,089 = 13,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255/13,089 = 13,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255x = 13,089 × 13,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255x = 171,321,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,321,921/9,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.28

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