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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,251 and 14,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,251 and 14,107 is: 21,511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251 : 14,107 = 14,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251/14,107 = 14,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251x = 14,107 × 14,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251x = 199,007,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,007,449/9,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.99

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