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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,297 and 13,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,297 and 13,863 is: 20,671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297 : 13,863 = 13,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297/13,863 = 13,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297x = 13,863 × 13,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297x = 192,182,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,182,769/9,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.48

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