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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,834 and 15,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,834 and 15,828 is: 25,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,834 : 15,828 = 15,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,834/15,828 = 15,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,834x = 15,828 × 15,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,834x = 250,525,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,525,584/9,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.45

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