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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,604 and 13,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,604 and 13,326 is: 18,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604 : 13,326 = 13,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604/13,326 = 13,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604x = 13,326 × 13,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604x = 177,582,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,582,276/9,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.45

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