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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,470 and 15,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,470 and 15,238 is: 24,519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470 : 15,238 = 15,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470/15,238 = 15,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470x = 15,238 × 15,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470x = 232,196,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,196,644/9,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,519.18

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