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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,210 and 14,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,210 and 14,647 is: 23,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210 : 14,647 = 14,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210/14,647 = 14,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210x = 14,647 × 14,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210x = 214,534,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,534,609/9,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.66

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