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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,232 and 20,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,232 and 20,251 is: 44,421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232 : 20,251 = 20,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232/20,251 = 20,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232x = 20,251 × 20,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232x = 410,103,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,103,001/9,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,421.90

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