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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,350 and 14,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,350 and 14,477 is: 22,415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350 : 14,477 = 14,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350/14,477 = 14,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350x = 14,477 × 14,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350x = 209,583,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,583,529/9,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,415.35

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