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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,354 and 13,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,354 and 13,683 is: 20,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354 : 13,683 = 13,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354/13,683 = 13,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354x = 13,683 × 13,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354x = 187,224,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,224,489/9,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.45

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