Finding the Third Proportional to 9,888 and 15,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,888 and 15,399 is: 23,981.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,888 : 15,399 = 15,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,888/15,399 = 15,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,888x = 15,399 × 15,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,888x = 237,129,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,129,201/9,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,981.51
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