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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,488 and 14,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,488 and 14,179 is: 21,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488 : 14,179 = 14,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488/14,179 = 14,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488x = 14,179 × 14,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488x = 201,044,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,044,041/9,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.30

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