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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,960 and 15,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,960 and 15,544 is: 24,258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960 : 15,544 = 15,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960/15,544 = 15,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960x = 15,544 × 15,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960x = 241,615,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,615,936/9,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,258.63

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