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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,774 and 14,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,774 and 14,661 is: 21,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774 : 14,661 = 14,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774/14,661 = 14,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774x = 14,661 × 14,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774x = 214,944,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,944,921/9,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,991.50

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