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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,622 and 14,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,622 and 14,563 is: 22,041.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622 : 14,563 = 14,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622/14,563 = 14,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622x = 14,563 × 14,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622x = 212,080,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,080,969/9,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.26

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