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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,996 and 14,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,996 and 14,242 is: 20,291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996 : 14,242 = 14,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996/14,242 = 14,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996x = 14,242 × 14,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996x = 202,834,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,834,564/9,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,291.57

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