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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,358 and 13,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,358 and 13,759 is: 20,229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358 : 13,759 = 13,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358/13,759 = 13,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358x = 13,759 × 13,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358x = 189,310,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,310,081/9,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.76

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