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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,385 and 14,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,385 and 14,350 is: 21,941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385 : 14,350 = 14,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385/14,350 = 14,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385x = 14,350 × 14,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385x = 205,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,922,500/9,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,941.66

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