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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,391 and 14,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,391 and 14,057 is: 21,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391 : 14,057 = 14,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391/14,057 = 14,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391x = 14,057 × 14,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391x = 197,599,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,599,249/9,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.34

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