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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,264 and 14,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,264 and 14,300 is: 22,073.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264 : 14,300 = 14,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264/14,300 = 14,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264x = 14,300 × 14,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264x = 204,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,490,000/9,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.62

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