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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,340 and 14,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,340 and 14,205 is: 21,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340 : 14,205 = 14,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340/14,205 = 14,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340x = 14,205 × 14,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340x = 201,782,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,782,025/9,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.07

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