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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,244 and 20,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,244 and 20,275 is: 44,469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244 : 20,275 = 20,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244/20,275 = 20,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244x = 20,275 × 20,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244x = 411,075,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,075,625/9,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,469.45

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