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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,094 and 14,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,094 and 14,131 is: 21,957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094 : 14,131 = 14,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094/14,131 = 14,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094x = 14,131 × 14,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094x = 199,685,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,685,161/9,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,957.90

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