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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,297 and 13,285.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,297 and 13,285.50 is: 18,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297 : 13,285.50 = 13,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297/13,285.50 = 13,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297x = 13,285.50 × 13,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297x = 176,504,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,504,510.25/9,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.10

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