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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,605 and 14,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,605 and 14,555 is: 22,056.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605 : 14,555 = 14,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605/14,555 = 14,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605x = 14,555 × 14,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605x = 211,848,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,848,025/9,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,056.02

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