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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,625 and 14,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,625 and 14,401 is: 21,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625 : 14,401 = 14,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625/14,401 = 14,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625x = 14,401 × 14,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625x = 207,388,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,388,801/9,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.89

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