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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,934 and 14,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,934 and 14,525 is: 21,237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934 : 14,525 = 14,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934/14,525 = 14,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934x = 14,525 × 14,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934x = 210,975,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,975,625/9,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.73

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