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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,982 and 14,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,982 and 14,954 is: 22,402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982 : 14,954 = 14,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982/14,954 = 14,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982x = 14,954 × 14,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982x = 223,622,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,622,116/9,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,402.54

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