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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,590 and 14,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,590 and 14,343 is: 21,451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590 : 14,343 = 14,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590/14,343 = 14,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590x = 14,343 × 14,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590x = 205,721,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,721,649/9,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,451.68

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