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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,942 and 14,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,942 and 14,861 is: 22,213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,942 : 14,861 = 14,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,942/14,861 = 14,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,942x = 14,861 × 14,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,942x = 220,849,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,849,321/9,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,213.77

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