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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,422 and 14,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,422 and 14,674 is: 22,853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422 : 14,674 = 14,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422/14,674 = 14,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422x = 14,674 × 14,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422x = 215,326,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,326,276/9,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,853.56

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