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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,220 and 14,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,220 and 14,098 is: 21,556.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220 : 14,098 = 14,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220/14,098 = 14,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220x = 14,098 × 14,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220x = 198,753,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,753,604/9,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.79

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