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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,320 and 13,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,320 and 13,348 is: 19,116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320 : 13,348 = 13,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320/13,348 = 13,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320x = 13,348 × 13,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320x = 178,169,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,169,104/9,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.86

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