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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,382 and 13,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,382 and 13,119 is: 18,344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382 : 13,119 = 13,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382/13,119 = 13,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382x = 13,119 × 13,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382x = 172,108,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,108,161/9,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.51

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