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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,874 and 15,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,874 and 15,712 is: 25,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,874 : 15,712 = 15,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,874/15,712 = 15,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,874x = 15,712 × 15,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,874x = 246,866,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,866,944/9,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,001.72

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