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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,868 and 14,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,868 and 14,046 is: 19,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868 : 14,046 = 14,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868/14,046 = 14,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868x = 14,046 × 14,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868x = 197,290,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,290,116/9,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,992.92

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