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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,267.75 and 15,238.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,267.75 and 15,238.13 is: 25,054.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.75 : 15,238.13 = 15,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.75/15,238.13 = 15,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.75x = 15,238.13 × 15,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.75x = 232,200,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,200,453.52/9,267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,054.67

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