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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,864 and 15,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,864 and 15,303 is: 23,741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864 : 15,303 = 15,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864/15,303 = 15,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864x = 15,303 × 15,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864x = 234,181,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,181,809/9,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,741.06

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