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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,241.59 and 20,248.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,241.59 and 20,248.73 is: 44,365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.59 : 20,248.73 = 20,248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.59/20,248.73 = 20,248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.59x = 20,248.73 × 20,248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.59x = 410,011,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,011,243.79/9,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,365.86

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