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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,667 and 14,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,667 and 14,217 is: 20,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,667 : 14,217 = 14,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,667/14,217 = 14,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,667x = 14,217 × 14,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,667x = 202,123,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,123,089/9,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,908.56

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