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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,252 and 12,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,252 and 12,541 is: 16,999.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252 : 12,541 = 12,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252/12,541 = 12,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252x = 12,541 × 12,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252x = 157,276,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,276,681/9,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,999.21

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