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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,272 and 14,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,272 and 14,341 is: 22,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272 : 14,341 = 14,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272/14,341 = 14,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272x = 14,341 × 14,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272x = 205,664,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,664,281/9,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,181.22

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