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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,457 and 14,185

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,457 and 14,185 is: 21,276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457 : 14,185 = 14,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457/14,185 = 14,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457x = 14,185 × 14,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457x = 201,214,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,214,225/9,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,276.75

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