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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,709 and 14,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,709 and 14,853 is: 22,722.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709 : 14,853 = 14,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709/14,853 = 14,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709x = 14,853 × 14,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709x = 220,611,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,611,609/9,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,722.38

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