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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,003.50 and 14,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,003.50 and 14,244 is: 22,534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.50 : 14,244 = 14,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.50/14,244 = 14,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.50x = 14,244 × 14,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.50x = 202,891,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,891,536/9,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.74

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