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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,332 and 14,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,332 and 14,775 is: 23,392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332 : 14,775 = 14,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332/14,775 = 14,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332x = 14,775 × 14,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332x = 218,300,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,300,625/9,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,392.69

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