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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,972 and 14,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,972 and 14,524 is: 21,153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972 : 14,524 = 14,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972/14,524 = 14,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972x = 14,524 × 14,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972x = 210,946,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,946,576/9,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,153.89

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