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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,954 and 15,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,954 and 15,421 is: 23,890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954 : 15,421 = 15,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954/15,421 = 15,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954x = 15,421 × 15,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954x = 237,807,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,807,241/9,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,890.62

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