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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,246 and 14,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,246 and 14,022 is: 21,265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246 : 14,022 = 14,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246/14,022 = 14,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246x = 14,022 × 14,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246x = 196,616,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,616,484/9,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.03

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