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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,522 and 14,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,522 and 14,274 is: 21,397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,522 : 14,274 = 14,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,522/14,274 = 14,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,522x = 14,274 × 14,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,522x = 203,747,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,747,076/9,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.51

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