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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,765 and 14,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,765 and 14,607 is: 21,849.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,765 : 14,607 = 14,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,765/14,607 = 14,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,765x = 14,607 × 14,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,765x = 213,364,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,364,449/9,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,849.92

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