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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,824 and 14,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,824 and 14,952 is: 22,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,824 : 14,952 = 14,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,824/14,952 = 14,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,824x = 14,952 × 14,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,824x = 223,562,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,562,304/9,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,756.75

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