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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,562 and 14,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,562 and 14,475 is: 21,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562 : 14,475 = 14,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562/14,475 = 14,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562x = 14,475 × 14,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562x = 209,525,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,525,625/9,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,912.32

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