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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,254 and 19,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,254 and 19,966 is: 43,077.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254 : 19,966 = 19,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254/19,966 = 19,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254x = 19,966 × 19,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254x = 398,641,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,641,156/9,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,077.71

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