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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,298 and 14,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,298 and 14,183 is: 21,634.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298 : 14,183 = 14,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298/14,183 = 14,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298x = 14,183 × 14,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298x = 201,157,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,157,489/9,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.49

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