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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,272 and 13,909

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,272 and 13,909 is: 20,865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272 : 13,909 = 13,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272/13,909 = 13,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272x = 13,909 × 13,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272x = 193,460,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,460,281/9,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,865.00

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