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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,289.69 and 13,258.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,289.69 and 13,258.69 is: 18,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.69 : 13,258.69 = 13,258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.69/13,258.69 = 13,258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.69x = 13,258.69 × 13,258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.69x = 175,792,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,792,794.22/9,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.43

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