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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,388 and 15,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,388 and 15,114 is: 24,332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388 : 15,114 = 15,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388/15,114 = 15,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388x = 15,114 × 15,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388x = 228,432,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,432,996/9,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.45

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