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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,316.69 and 13,272.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,316.69 and 13,272.19 is: 18,907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.69 : 13,272.19 = 13,272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.69/13,272.19 = 13,272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.69x = 13,272.19 × 13,272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.69x = 176,150,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,150,961.04/9,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.04

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