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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,865.13 and 13,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,865.13 and 13,095 is: 17,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.13 : 13,095 = 13,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.13/13,095 = 13,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.13x = 13,095 × 13,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.13x = 171,479,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,479,025/9,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.35

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