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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,514 and 15,151.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,514 and 15,151.75 is: 24,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514 : 15,151.75 = 15,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514/15,151.75 = 15,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514x = 15,151.75 × 15,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514x = 229,575,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,575,528.06/9,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.28

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