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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,490.92 and 14,157.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,490.92 and 14,157.91 is: 21,119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.92 : 14,157.91 = 14,157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.92/14,157.91 = 14,157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.92x = 14,157.91 × 14,157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.92x = 200,446,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,446,530.60/9,490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.82

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