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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,392 and 14,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,392 and 14,536 is: 22,497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392 : 14,536 = 14,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392/14,536 = 14,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392x = 14,536 × 14,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392x = 211,295,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,295,296/9,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,497.37

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