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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,832 and 15,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,832 and 15,305 is: 23,824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832 : 15,305 = 15,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832/15,305 = 15,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832x = 15,305 × 15,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832x = 234,243,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,243,025/9,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,824.56

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