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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,722 and 14,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,722 and 14,581 is: 21,868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,722 : 14,581 = 14,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,722/14,581 = 14,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,722x = 14,581 × 14,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,722x = 212,605,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,605,561/9,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,868.50

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