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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,988 and 15,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,988 and 15,285 is: 23,391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,988 : 15,285 = 15,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,988/15,285 = 15,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,988x = 15,285 × 15,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,988x = 233,631,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,631,225/9,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,391.19

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