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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,774 and 15,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,774 and 15,660 is: 25,090.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774 : 15,660 = 15,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774/15,660 = 15,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774x = 15,660 × 15,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774x = 245,235,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,235,600/9,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,090.61

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