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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,064 and 13,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,064 and 13,949 is: 21,466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064 : 13,949 = 13,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064/13,949 = 13,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064x = 13,949 × 13,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064x = 194,574,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,574,601/9,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,466.75

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