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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,544 and 15,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,544 and 15,239 is: 24,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544 : 15,239 = 15,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544/15,239 = 15,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544x = 15,239 × 15,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544x = 232,227,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,227,121/9,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.26

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