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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,585 and 14,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,585 and 14,878 is: 23,093.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585 : 14,878 = 14,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585/14,878 = 14,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585x = 14,878 × 14,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585x = 221,354,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,354,884/9,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,093.88

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