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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,127.69 and 15,707.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,127.69 and 15,707.67 is: 27,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.69 : 15,707.67 = 15,707.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.69/15,707.67 = 15,707.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.69x = 15,707.67 × 15,707.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.69x = 246,730,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,730,955.73/9,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,031.05

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