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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,486 and 14,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,486 and 14,851 is: 23,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486 : 14,851 = 14,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486/14,851 = 14,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486x = 14,851 × 14,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486x = 220,552,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,552,201/9,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.28

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