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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,857 and 15,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,857 and 15,605 is: 24,704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,857 : 15,605 = 15,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,857/15,605 = 15,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,857x = 15,605 × 15,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,857x = 243,516,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,516,025/9,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.88

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