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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,294 and 13,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,294 and 13,611 is: 19,933.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294 : 13,611 = 13,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294/13,611 = 13,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294x = 13,611 × 13,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294x = 185,259,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,259,321/9,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.22

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