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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,968 and 23,497

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,968 and 23,497 is: 55,388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968 : 23,497 = 23,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968/23,497 = 23,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968x = 23,497 × 23,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968x = 552,109,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,109,009/9,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,388.14

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