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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,237 and 14,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,237 and 14,490 is: 22,730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237 : 14,490 = 14,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237/14,490 = 14,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237x = 14,490 × 14,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237x = 209,960,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,960,100/9,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.33

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