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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,477 and 13,942.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,477 and 13,942.13 is: 20,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477 : 13,942.13 = 13,942.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477/13,942.13 = 13,942.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477x = 13,942.13 × 13,942.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477x = 194,382,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,382,849.52/9,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.01

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