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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,456 and 14,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,456 and 14,310 is: 21,655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456 : 14,310 = 14,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456/14,310 = 14,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456x = 14,310 × 14,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456x = 204,776,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,776,100/9,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,655.68

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