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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,012 and 19,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,012 and 19,298 is: 41,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012 : 19,298 = 19,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012/19,298 = 19,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012x = 19,298 × 19,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012x = 372,412,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,412,804/9,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,324.10

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