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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,333 and 12,313.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,333 and 12,313.50 is: 16,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333 : 12,313.50 = 12,313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333/12,313.50 = 12,313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333x = 12,313.50 × 12,313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333x = 151,622,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,622,282.25/9,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.82

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