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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,444 and 14,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,444 and 14,318 is: 21,707.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444 : 14,318 = 14,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444/14,318 = 14,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444x = 14,318 × 14,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444x = 205,005,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,005,124/9,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.45

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