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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,441 and 13,198.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,441 and 13,198.50 is: 18,451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441 : 13,198.50 = 13,198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441/13,198.50 = 13,198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441x = 13,198.50 × 13,198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441x = 174,200,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,200,402.25/9,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.48

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