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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,362 and 13,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,362 and 13,379 is: 19,119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362 : 13,379 = 13,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362/13,379 = 13,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362x = 13,379 × 13,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362x = 178,997,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,997,641/9,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.59

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