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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,675 and 11,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,675 and 11,883 is: 14,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675 : 11,883 = 11,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675/11,883 = 11,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675x = 11,883 × 11,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675x = 141,205,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,205,689/9,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,594.90

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