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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,262 and 9,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,262 and 9,298 is: 20,284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262 : 9,298 = 9,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262/9,298 = 9,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262x = 9,298 × 9,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262x = 86,452,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,452,804/4,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.56

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