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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,932 and 15,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,932 and 15,094 is: 22,938.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932 : 15,094 = 15,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932/15,094 = 15,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932x = 15,094 × 15,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932x = 227,828,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,828,836/9,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,938.87

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