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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,592 and 13,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,592 and 13,374 is: 18,647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592 : 13,374 = 13,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592/13,374 = 13,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592x = 13,374 × 13,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592x = 178,863,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,863,876/9,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,647.19

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