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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,972 and 14,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,972 and 14,966 is: 22,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972 : 14,966 = 14,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972/14,966 = 14,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972x = 14,966 × 14,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972x = 223,981,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,981,156/9,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,461.01

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