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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,967 and 14,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,967 and 14,892 is: 22,250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,967 : 14,892 = 14,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,967/14,892 = 14,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,967x = 14,892 × 14,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,967x = 221,771,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,771,664/9,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,250.59

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