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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,720 and 15,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,720 and 15,281 is: 24,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,720 : 15,281 = 15,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,720/15,281 = 15,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,720x = 15,281 × 15,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,720x = 233,508,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,508,961/9,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.56

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