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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,356 and 14,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,356 and 14,910 is: 23,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356 : 14,910 = 14,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356/14,910 = 14,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356x = 14,910 × 14,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356x = 222,308,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,308,100/9,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,761.02

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