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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,675 and 14,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,675 and 14,099 is: 20,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675 : 14,099 = 14,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675/14,099 = 14,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675x = 14,099 × 14,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675x = 198,781,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,781,801/9,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.92

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