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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,225 and 14,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,225 and 14,703 is: 23,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225 : 14,703 = 14,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225/14,703 = 14,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225x = 14,703 × 14,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225x = 216,178,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,178,209/9,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,433.95

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