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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,041.63 and 19,569.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,041.63 and 19,569.94 is: 42,357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.63 : 19,569.94 = 19,569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.63/19,569.94 = 19,569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.63x = 19,569.94 × 19,569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.63x = 382,982,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,982,453.75/9,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,357.70

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