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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,761 and 14,491

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,761 and 14,491 is: 21,513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761 : 14,491 = 14,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761/14,491 = 14,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761x = 14,491 × 14,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761x = 209,989,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,989,081/9,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,513.07

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