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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,258 and 19,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,258 and 19,550 is: 41,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258 : 19,550 = 19,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258/19,550 = 19,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258x = 19,550 × 19,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258x = 382,202,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,202,500/9,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,283.48

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