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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,688 and 15,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,688 and 15,136 is: 23,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688 : 15,136 = 15,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688/15,136 = 15,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688x = 15,136 × 15,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688x = 229,098,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,098,496/9,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,647.66

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