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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,881 and 15,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,881 and 15,072 is: 22,990.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881 : 15,072 = 15,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881/15,072 = 15,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881x = 15,072 × 15,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881x = 227,165,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,165,184/9,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.10

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