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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,302 and 14,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,302 and 14,160 is: 21,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302 : 14,160 = 14,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302/14,160 = 14,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302x = 14,160 × 14,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302x = 200,505,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,505,600/9,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,555.11

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