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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,255.50 and 14,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,255.50 and 14,335 is: 22,202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.50 : 14,335 = 14,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.50/14,335 = 14,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.50x = 14,335 × 14,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.50x = 205,492,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,492,225/9,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.17

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