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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,059 and 14,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,059 and 14,001 is: 21,639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059 : 14,001 = 14,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059/14,001 = 14,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059x = 14,001 × 14,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059x = 196,028,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,028,001/9,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,639.03

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