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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,654 and 15,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,654 and 15,265 is: 24,137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,654 : 15,265 = 15,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,654/15,265 = 15,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,654x = 15,265 × 15,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,654x = 233,020,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,020,225/9,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,137.17

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