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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,196 and 14,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,196 and 14,567 is: 23,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196 : 14,567 = 14,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196/14,567 = 14,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196x = 14,567 × 14,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196x = 212,197,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,197,489/9,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.98

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