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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,686 and 15,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,686 and 15,351 is: 24,329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,686 : 15,351 = 15,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,686/15,351 = 15,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,686x = 15,351 × 15,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,686x = 235,653,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,653,201/9,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,329.26

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