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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,674 and 15,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,674 and 15,339 is: 24,321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674 : 15,339 = 15,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674/15,339 = 15,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674x = 15,339 × 15,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674x = 235,284,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,284,921/9,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,321.37

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