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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,794 and 13,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,794 and 13,955 is: 19,883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794 : 13,955 = 13,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794/13,955 = 13,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794x = 13,955 × 13,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794x = 194,742,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,742,025/9,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,883.81

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