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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,335 and 14,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,335 and 14,273 is: 21,823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335 : 14,273 = 14,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335/14,273 = 14,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335x = 14,273 × 14,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335x = 203,718,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,718,529/9,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,823.09

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