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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,942 and 22,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,942 and 22,997 is: 53,194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942 : 22,997 = 22,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942/22,997 = 22,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942x = 22,997 × 22,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942x = 528,862,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,862,009/9,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,194.73

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