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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,439 and 14,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,439 and 14,161 is: 21,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439 : 14,161 = 14,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439/14,161 = 14,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439x = 14,161 × 14,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439x = 200,533,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,533,921/9,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,245.25

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