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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,171 and 14,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,171 and 14,304 is: 22,309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171 : 14,304 = 14,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171/14,304 = 14,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171x = 14,304 × 14,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171x = 204,604,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,604,416/9,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.94

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