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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,251.72 and 14,329.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,251.72 and 14,329.41 is: 22,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.72 : 14,329.41 = 14,329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.72/14,329.41 = 14,329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.72x = 14,329.41 × 14,329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.72x = 205,331,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,331,883.48/9,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.92

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