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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,834 and 13,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,834 and 13,905 is: 19,661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,834 : 13,905 = 13,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,834/13,905 = 13,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,834x = 13,905 × 13,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,834x = 193,349,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,349,025/9,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,661.28

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