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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,265 and 15,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,265 and 15,051 is: 24,450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265 : 15,051 = 15,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265/15,051 = 15,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265x = 15,051 × 15,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265x = 226,532,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,532,601/9,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.36

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