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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,630 and 14,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,630 and 14,030 is: 20,440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630 : 14,030 = 14,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630/14,030 = 14,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630x = 14,030 × 14,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630x = 196,840,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,840,900/9,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,440.38

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