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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,391 and 13,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,391 and 13,128 is: 18,352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391 : 13,128 = 13,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391/13,128 = 13,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391x = 13,128 × 13,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391x = 172,344,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,344,384/9,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.08

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