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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,960 and 15,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,960 and 15,850 is: 25,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960 : 15,850 = 15,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960/15,850 = 15,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960x = 15,850 × 15,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960x = 251,222,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,222,500/9,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.14

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