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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,459 and 14,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,459 and 14,307 is: 21,639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459 : 14,307 = 14,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459/14,307 = 14,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459x = 14,307 × 14,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459x = 204,690,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,690,249/9,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,639.73

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