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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,511 and 14,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,511 and 14,267 is: 21,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511 : 14,267 = 14,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511/14,267 = 14,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511x = 14,267 × 14,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511x = 203,547,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,547,289/9,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.25

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