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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,168 and 14,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,168 and 14,232 is: 22,093.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168 : 14,232 = 14,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168/14,232 = 14,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168x = 14,232 × 14,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168x = 202,549,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,549,824/9,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,093.13

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