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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,758 and 14,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,758 and 14,529 is: 21,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758 : 14,529 = 14,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758/14,529 = 14,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758x = 14,529 × 14,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758x = 211,091,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,091,841/9,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.70

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