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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,924 and 15,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,924 and 15,306 is: 23,606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924 : 15,306 = 15,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924/15,306 = 15,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924x = 15,306 × 15,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924x = 234,273,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,273,636/9,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.78

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