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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,586 and 14,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,586 and 14,035 is: 20,548.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586 : 14,035 = 14,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586/14,035 = 14,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586x = 14,035 × 14,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586x = 196,981,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,981,225/9,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.84

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