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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,405 and 13,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,405 and 13,833 is: 20,345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405 : 13,833 = 13,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405/13,833 = 13,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405x = 13,833 × 13,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405x = 191,351,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,351,889/9,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345.76

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