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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,412 and 15,686

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,412 and 15,686 is: 26,142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412 : 15,686 = 15,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412/15,686 = 15,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412x = 15,686 × 15,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412x = 246,050,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,050,596/9,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,142.22

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