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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,452 and 15,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,452 and 15,563 is: 25,624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452 : 15,563 = 15,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452/15,563 = 15,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452x = 15,563 × 15,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452x = 242,206,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,206,969/9,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.94

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