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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,283 and 14,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,283 and 14,363 is: 22,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283 : 14,363 = 14,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283/14,363 = 14,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283x = 14,363 × 14,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283x = 206,295,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,295,769/9,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.96

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