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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,994 and 15,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,994 and 15,171 is: 23,029.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994 : 15,171 = 15,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994/15,171 = 15,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994x = 15,171 × 15,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994x = 230,159,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,159,241/9,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.74

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