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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,253 and 20,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,253 and 20,235 is: 44,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253 : 20,235 = 20,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253/20,235 = 20,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253x = 20,235 × 20,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253x = 409,455,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,455,225/9,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,251.08

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