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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,965 and 15,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,965 and 15,631 is: 24,518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965 : 15,631 = 15,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965/15,631 = 15,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965x = 15,631 × 15,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965x = 244,328,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,328,161/9,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,518.63

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