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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,354 and 15,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,354 and 15,204 is: 24,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354 : 15,204 = 15,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354/15,204 = 15,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354x = 15,204 × 15,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354x = 231,161,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,161,616/9,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.60

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