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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,836 and 15,721

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,836 and 15,721 is: 25,127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836 : 15,721 = 15,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836/15,721 = 15,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836x = 15,721 × 15,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836x = 247,149,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,149,841/9,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,127.07

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