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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,596 and 14,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,596 and 14,338 is: 21,423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,596 : 14,338 = 14,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,596/14,338 = 14,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,596x = 14,338 × 14,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,596x = 205,578,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,578,244/9,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.33

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