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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,826 and 15,091

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,826 and 15,091 is: 23,177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826 : 15,091 = 15,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826/15,091 = 15,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826x = 15,091 × 15,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826x = 227,738,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,738,281/9,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,177.11

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