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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,223 and 13,835

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,223 and 13,835 is: 20,753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223 : 13,835 = 13,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223/13,835 = 13,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223x = 13,835 × 13,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223x = 191,407,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,407,225/9,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.25

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