Finding the Third Proportional to 9,876 and 15,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,876 and 15,798 is: 25,271.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,876 : 15,798 = 15,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,876/15,798 = 15,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,876x = 15,798 × 15,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,876x = 249,576,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,576,804/9,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,271.04
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