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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,248 and 14,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,248 and 14,226 is: 21,883.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248 : 14,226 = 14,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248/14,226 = 14,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248x = 14,226 × 14,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248x = 202,379,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,379,076/9,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,883.55

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