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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,565 and 14,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,565 and 14,347 is: 21,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565 : 14,347 = 14,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565/14,347 = 14,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565x = 14,347 × 14,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565x = 205,836,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,836,409/9,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.75

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