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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,922 and 13,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,922 and 13,607 is: 18,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,922 : 13,607 = 13,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,922/13,607 = 13,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,922x = 13,607 × 13,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,922x = 185,150,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,150,449/9,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.60

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