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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,406 and 13,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,406 and 13,151 is: 18,387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406 : 13,151 = 13,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406/13,151 = 13,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406x = 13,151 × 13,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406x = 172,948,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,948,801/9,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.07

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