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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,957 and 14,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,957 and 14,961 is: 22,479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957 : 14,961 = 14,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957/14,961 = 14,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957x = 14,961 × 14,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957x = 223,831,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,831,521/9,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.82

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