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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,427 and 16,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,427 and 16,098 is: 27,489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427 : 16,098 = 16,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427/16,098 = 16,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427x = 16,098 × 16,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427x = 259,145,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,145,604/9,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,489.72

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