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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,304 and 14,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,304 and 14,108 is: 21,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304 : 14,108 = 14,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304/14,108 = 14,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304x = 14,108 × 14,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304x = 199,035,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,035,664/9,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.48

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