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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,362 and 14,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,362 and 14,568 is: 22,668.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362 : 14,568 = 14,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362/14,568 = 14,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362x = 14,568 × 14,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362x = 212,226,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,226,624/9,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,668.94

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