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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,954 and 14,926.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,954 and 14,926.50 is: 22,383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954 : 14,926.50 = 14,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954/14,926.50 = 14,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954x = 14,926.50 × 14,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954x = 222,800,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,800,402.25/9,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,383.00

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