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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,524 and 14,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,524 and 14,578 is: 22,313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524 : 14,578 = 14,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524/14,578 = 14,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524x = 14,578 × 14,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524x = 212,518,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,518,084/9,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.95

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