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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,410 and 15,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,410 and 15,684 is: 26,141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410 : 15,684 = 15,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410/15,684 = 15,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410x = 15,684 × 15,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410x = 245,987,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,987,856/9,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,141.11

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