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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,236 and 14,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,236 and 14,666 is: 23,288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236 : 14,666 = 14,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236/14,666 = 14,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236x = 14,666 × 14,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236x = 215,091,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,091,556/9,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,288.39

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