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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,560 and 22,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,560 and 22,343 is: 52,218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560 : 22,343 = 22,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560/22,343 = 22,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560x = 22,343 × 22,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560x = 499,209,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,209,649/9,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,218.58

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