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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,773 and 15,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,773 and 15,547 is: 24,732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773 : 15,547 = 15,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773/15,547 = 15,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773x = 15,547 × 15,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773x = 241,709,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,709,209/9,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.35

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