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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,862 and 15,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,862 and 15,230 is: 23,519.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862 : 15,230 = 15,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862/15,230 = 15,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862x = 15,230 × 15,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862x = 231,952,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,952,900/9,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,519.86

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