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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,516 and 14,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,516 and 14,281 is: 21,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516 : 14,281 = 14,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516/14,281 = 14,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516x = 14,281 × 14,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516x = 203,946,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,946,961/9,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,432.01

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