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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,792 and 13,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,792 and 13,952 is: 19,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792 : 13,952 = 13,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792/13,952 = 13,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792x = 13,952 × 13,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792x = 194,658,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,658,304/9,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.32

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