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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,623 and 14,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,623 and 14,059 is: 20,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623 : 14,059 = 14,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623/14,059 = 14,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623x = 14,059 × 14,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623x = 197,655,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,655,481/9,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,539.90

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