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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,246 and 16,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,246 and 16,440 is: 29,231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246 : 16,440 = 16,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246/16,440 = 16,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246x = 16,440 × 16,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246x = 270,273,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,273,600/9,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,231.41

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