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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,266.06 and 14,369.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,266.06 and 14,369.06 is: 22,282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.06 : 14,369.06 = 14,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.06/14,369.06 = 14,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.06x = 14,369.06 × 14,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.06x = 206,469,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,469,957.13/9,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,282.38

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