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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,966 and 11,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,966 and 11,114 is: 24,873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966 : 11,114 = 11,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966/11,114 = 11,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966x = 11,114 × 11,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966x = 123,520,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,520,996/4,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.34

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