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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,568 and 15,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,568 and 15,320 is: 24,529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568 : 15,320 = 15,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568/15,320 = 15,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568x = 15,320 × 15,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568x = 234,702,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,702,400/9,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.93

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