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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,414 and 15,549

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,414 and 15,549 is: 25,682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414 : 15,549 = 15,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414/15,549 = 15,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414x = 15,549 × 15,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414x = 241,771,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,771,401/9,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.11

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