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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,583 and 14,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,583 and 14,719 is: 22,607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583 : 14,719 = 14,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583/14,719 = 14,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583x = 14,719 × 14,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583x = 216,648,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,648,961/9,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.63

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