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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,080 and 14,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,080 and 14,269 is: 22,423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080 : 14,269 = 14,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080/14,269 = 14,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080x = 14,269 × 14,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080x = 203,604,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,604,361/9,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.39

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