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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,252 and 14,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,252 and 14,351 is: 22,260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252 : 14,351 = 14,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252/14,351 = 14,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252x = 14,351 × 14,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252x = 205,951,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,951,201/9,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,260.18

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