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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,959 and 14,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,959 and 14,964 is: 22,484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,959 : 14,964 = 14,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,959/14,964 = 14,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,959x = 14,964 × 14,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,959x = 223,921,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,921,296/9,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,484.32

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