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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,450 and 13,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,450 and 13,210 is: 18,466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450 : 13,210 = 13,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450/13,210 = 13,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450x = 13,210 × 13,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450x = 174,504,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,504,100/9,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,466.04

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