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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,350 and 9,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,350 and 9,240 is: 19,627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350 : 9,240 = 9,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350/9,240 = 9,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350x = 9,240 × 9,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350x = 85,377,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,377,600/4,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.03

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