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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,571 and 14,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,571 and 14,366 is: 21,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571 : 14,366 = 14,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571/14,366 = 14,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571x = 14,366 × 14,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571x = 206,381,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,381,956/9,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,563.26

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