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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,384 and 15,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,384 and 15,644 is: 26,080.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384 : 15,644 = 15,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384/15,644 = 15,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384x = 15,644 × 15,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384x = 244,734,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,734,736/9,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,080.00

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