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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,870 and 15,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,870 and 15,705 is: 24,989.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,870 : 15,705 = 15,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,870/15,705 = 15,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,870x = 15,705 × 15,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,870x = 246,647,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,647,025/9,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.57

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