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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,752 and 14,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,752 and 14,713 is: 22,197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752 : 14,713 = 14,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752/14,713 = 14,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752x = 14,713 × 14,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752x = 216,472,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,472,369/9,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.74

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