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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,056 and 15,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,056 and 15,704 is: 27,232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056 : 15,704 = 15,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056/15,704 = 15,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056x = 15,704 × 15,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056x = 246,615,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,615,616/9,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,232.29

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