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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,275 and 14,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,275 and 14,384 is: 22,307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275 : 14,384 = 14,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275/14,384 = 14,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275x = 14,384 × 14,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275x = 206,899,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,899,456/9,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,307.22

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