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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,298 and 13,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,298 and 13,954 is: 20,941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298 : 13,954 = 13,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298/13,954 = 13,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298x = 13,954 × 13,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298x = 194,714,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,714,116/9,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.51

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