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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,264.75 and 13,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,264.75 and 13,977 is: 21,086.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.75 : 13,977 = 13,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.75/13,977 = 13,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.75x = 13,977 × 13,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.75x = 195,356,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,356,529/9,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.00

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