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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,428 and 13,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,428 and 13,334 is: 18,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428 : 13,334 = 13,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428/13,334 = 13,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428x = 13,334 × 13,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428x = 177,795,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,795,556/9,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.25

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