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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,886.50 and 15,266.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,886.50 and 15,266.25 is: 23,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,886.50 : 15,266.25 = 15,266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,886.50/15,266.25 = 15,266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,886.50x = 15,266.25 × 15,266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,886.50x = 233,058,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,058,389.06/9,886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.40

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