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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,952 and 14,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,952 and 14,149 is: 20,115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952 : 14,149 = 14,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952/14,149 = 14,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952x = 14,149 × 14,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952x = 200,194,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,194,201/9,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.98

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