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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,425 and 12,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,425 and 12,567 is: 16,756.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425 : 12,567 = 12,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425/12,567 = 12,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425x = 12,567 × 12,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425x = 157,929,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,929,489/9,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,756.44

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