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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,374 and 14,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,374 and 14,033 is: 21,007.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374 : 14,033 = 14,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374/14,033 = 14,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374x = 14,033 × 14,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374x = 196,925,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,925,089/9,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.58

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