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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,084 and 19,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,084 and 19,814 is: 43,218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084 : 19,814 = 19,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084/19,814 = 19,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084x = 19,814 × 19,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084x = 392,594,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,594,596/9,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,218.25

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