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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,477 and 13,273.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,477 and 13,273.88 is: 18,591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477 : 13,273.88 = 13,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477/13,273.88 = 13,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477x = 13,273.88 × 13,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477x = 176,195,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,195,757.52/9,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,591.93

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