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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,674 and 15,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,674 and 15,402 is: 24,521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674 : 15,402 = 15,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674/15,402 = 15,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674x = 15,402 × 15,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674x = 237,221,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,221,604/9,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.56

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