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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,076 and 14,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,076 and 14,261 is: 22,408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076 : 14,261 = 14,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076/14,261 = 14,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076x = 14,261 × 14,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076x = 203,376,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,376,121/9,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,408.12

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