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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,242 and 20,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,242 and 20,280 is: 44,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242 : 20,280 = 20,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242/20,280 = 20,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242x = 20,280 × 20,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242x = 411,278,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,278,400/9,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,501.02

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