Finding the Third Proportional to 9,610 and 15,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,610 and 15,297 is: 24,349.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,610 : 15,297 = 15,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,610/15,297 = 15,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,610x = 15,297 × 15,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,610x = 233,998,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,998,209/9,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,349.45
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