Finding the Third Proportional to 9,886 and 15,396.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,886 and 15,396.50 is: 23,978.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,886 : 15,396.50 = 15,396.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,886/15,396.50 = 15,396.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,886x = 15,396.50 × 15,396.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,886x = 237,052,212.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,052,212.25/9,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,978.58
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