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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,506 and 13,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,506 and 13,233 is: 18,421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506 : 13,233 = 13,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506/13,233 = 13,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506x = 13,233 × 13,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506x = 175,112,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,112,289/9,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.24

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