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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,316 and 9,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,316 and 9,247 is: 19,811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316 : 9,247 = 9,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316/9,247 = 9,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316x = 9,247 × 9,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316x = 85,507,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,507,009/4,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.63

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