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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,952 and 14,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,952 and 14,954 is: 22,470.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952 : 14,954 = 14,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952/14,954 = 14,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952x = 14,954 × 14,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952x = 223,622,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,622,116/9,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.07

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