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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,800 and 15,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,800 and 15,168 is: 23,476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,800 : 15,168 = 15,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,800/15,168 = 15,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,800x = 15,168 × 15,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,800x = 230,068,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,068,224/9,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,476.35

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