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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,446 and 22,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,446 and 22,283 is: 52,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446 : 22,283 = 22,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446/22,283 = 22,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446x = 22,283 × 22,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446x = 496,532,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,532,089/9,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,565.33

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