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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,992 and 9,515

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,992 and 9,515 is: 15,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992 : 9,515 = 9,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992/9,515 = 9,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992x = 9,515 × 9,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992x = 90,535,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,535,225/5,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,109.35

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