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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,126 and 20,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,126 and 20,034 is: 43,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126 : 20,034 = 20,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126/20,034 = 20,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126x = 20,034 × 20,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126x = 401,361,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,361,156/9,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,979.96

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