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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,369 and 14,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,369 and 14,832 is: 23,480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369 : 14,832 = 14,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369/14,832 = 14,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369x = 14,832 × 14,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369x = 219,988,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,988,224/9,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.44

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