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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,277 and 13,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,277 and 13,995 is: 21,112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277 : 13,995 = 13,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277/13,995 = 13,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277x = 13,995 × 13,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277x = 195,860,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,860,025/9,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.43

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