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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,507.38 and 15,627.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,507.38 and 15,627.94 is: 25,688.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.38 : 15,627.94 = 15,627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.38/15,627.94 = 15,627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.38x = 15,627.94 × 15,627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.38x = 244,232,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,232,430.50/9,507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,688.73

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