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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,552 and 13,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,552 and 13,600 is: 19,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552 : 13,600 = 13,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552/13,600 = 13,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552x = 13,600 × 13,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552x = 184,960,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,960,000/9,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.48

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