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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,336 and 13,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,336 and 13,308 is: 18,969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336 : 13,308 = 13,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336/13,308 = 13,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336x = 13,308 × 13,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336x = 177,102,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,102,864/9,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,969.89

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