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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,622.69 and 15,276.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,622.69 and 15,276.94 is: 24,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.69 : 15,276.94 = 15,276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.69/15,276.94 = 15,276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.69x = 15,276.94 × 15,276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.69x = 233,384,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,384,819.38/9,622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,253.60

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