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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,068.63 and 14,009.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,068.63 and 14,009.63 is: 21,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.63 : 14,009.63 = 14,009.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.63/14,009.63 = 14,009.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.63x = 14,009.63 × 14,009.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.63x = 196,269,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,269,592.64/9,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,642.71

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