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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,518 and 14,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,518 and 14,284 is: 21,436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518 : 14,284 = 14,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518/14,284 = 14,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518x = 14,284 × 14,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518x = 204,032,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,032,656/9,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,436.51

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