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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,956 and 14,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,956 and 14,682 is: 21,651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956 : 14,682 = 14,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956/14,682 = 14,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956x = 14,682 × 14,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956x = 215,561,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,561,124/9,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,651.38

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