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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,988 and 14,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,988 and 14,134 is: 20,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,988 : 14,134 = 14,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,988/14,134 = 14,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,988x = 14,134 × 14,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,988x = 199,769,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,769,956/9,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.00

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