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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,538 and 14,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,538 and 14,975 is: 23,511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538 : 14,975 = 14,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538/14,975 = 14,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538x = 14,975 × 14,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538x = 224,250,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,250,625/9,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,511.28

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