Finding the Third Proportional to 9,759 and 15,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,759 and 15,075 is: 23,286.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,759 : 15,075 = 15,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,759/15,075 = 15,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,759x = 15,075 × 15,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,759x = 227,255,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,255,625/9,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,286.77
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