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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,624 and 12,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,624 and 12,228 is: 15,536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624 : 12,228 = 12,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624/12,228 = 12,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624x = 12,228 × 12,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624x = 149,523,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,523,984/9,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.57

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