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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,804 and 14,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,804 and 14,406 is: 21,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804 : 14,406 = 14,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804/14,406 = 14,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804x = 14,406 × 14,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804x = 207,532,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,532,836/9,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.18

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