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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,738 and 22,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,738 and 22,865 is: 53,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,738 : 22,865 = 22,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,738/22,865 = 22,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,738x = 22,865 × 22,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,738x = 522,808,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,808,225/9,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,687.43

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