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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,336 and 14,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,336 and 14,523 is: 22,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336 : 14,523 = 14,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336/14,523 = 14,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336x = 14,523 × 14,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336x = 210,917,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,917,529/9,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,591.85

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