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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,277 and 14,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,277 and 14,133 is: 21,530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277 : 14,133 = 14,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277/14,133 = 14,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277x = 14,133 × 14,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277x = 199,741,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,741,689/9,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.85

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