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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,968 and 14,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,968 and 14,542 is: 21,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968 : 14,542 = 14,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968/14,542 = 14,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968x = 14,542 × 14,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968x = 211,469,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,469,764/9,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.86

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