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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,052 and 14,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,052 and 14,280 is: 22,527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052 : 14,280 = 14,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052/14,280 = 14,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052x = 14,280 × 14,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052x = 203,918,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,918,400/9,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,527.44

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