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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,767 and 13,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,767 and 13,915 is: 19,824.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767 : 13,915 = 13,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767/13,915 = 13,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767x = 13,915 × 13,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767x = 193,627,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,627,225/9,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.64

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