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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,462 and 13,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,462 and 13,281 is: 18,641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462 : 13,281 = 13,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462/13,281 = 13,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462x = 13,281 × 13,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462x = 176,384,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,384,961/9,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,641.40

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