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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,360 and 14,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,360 and 14,481 is: 22,403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360 : 14,481 = 14,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360/14,481 = 14,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360x = 14,481 × 14,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360x = 209,699,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,699,361/9,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,403.78

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