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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,968 and 15,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,968 and 15,432 is: 23,891.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968 : 15,432 = 15,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968/15,432 = 15,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968x = 15,432 × 15,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968x = 238,146,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,146,624/9,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,891.11

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