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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,261 and 13,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,261 and 13,563 is: 19,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261 : 13,563 = 13,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261/13,563 = 13,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261x = 13,563 × 13,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261x = 183,954,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,954,969/9,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.40

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