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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,236 and 22,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,236 and 22,266 is: 53,678.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236 : 22,266 = 22,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236/22,266 = 22,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236x = 22,266 × 22,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236x = 495,774,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,774,756/9,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,678.51

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