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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,056 and 14,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,056 and 14,313 is: 22,621.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056 : 14,313 = 14,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056/14,313 = 14,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056x = 14,313 × 14,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056x = 204,861,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,861,969/9,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,621.68

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