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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,262 and 13,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,262 and 13,894 is: 20,842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262 : 13,894 = 13,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262/13,894 = 13,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262x = 13,894 × 13,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262x = 193,043,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,043,236/9,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.50

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