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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,438 and 13,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,438 and 13,713 is: 19,924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438 : 13,713 = 13,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438/13,713 = 13,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438x = 13,713 × 13,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438x = 188,046,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,046,369/9,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.39

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