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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,466 and 15,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,466 and 15,738 is: 26,165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466 : 15,738 = 15,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466/15,738 = 15,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466x = 15,738 × 15,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466x = 247,684,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,684,644/9,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,165.71

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