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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,442 and 13,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,442 and 13,198 is: 18,448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442 : 13,198 = 13,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442/13,198 = 13,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442x = 13,198 × 13,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442x = 174,187,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,187,204/9,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.13

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