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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,688 and 15,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,688 and 15,148 is: 23,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688 : 15,148 = 15,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688/15,148 = 15,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688x = 15,148 × 15,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688x = 229,461,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,461,904/9,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,685.17

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