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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,380 and 15,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,380 and 15,254 is: 24,806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380 : 15,254 = 15,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380/15,254 = 15,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380x = 15,254 × 15,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380x = 232,684,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,684,516/9,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.45

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