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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,592 and 15,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,592 and 15,380 is: 24,660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592 : 15,380 = 15,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592/15,380 = 15,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592x = 15,380 × 15,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592x = 236,544,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,544,400/9,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.59

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