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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,425 and 13,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,425 and 13,579 is: 19,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425 : 13,579 = 13,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425/13,579 = 13,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425x = 13,579 × 13,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425x = 184,389,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,389,241/9,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.85

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