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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,806 and 15,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,806 and 15,194 is: 23,542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,806 : 15,194 = 15,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,806/15,194 = 15,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,806x = 15,194 × 15,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,806x = 230,857,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,857,636/9,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,542.49

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