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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,968 and 14,993

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,968 and 14,993 is: 22,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968 : 14,993 = 14,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968/14,993 = 14,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968x = 14,993 × 14,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968x = 224,790,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,790,049/9,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,551.17

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