Finding the Third Proportional to 9,268 and 19,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,268 and 19,303 is: 40,203.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,268 : 19,303 = 19,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,268/19,303 = 19,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,268x = 19,303 × 19,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,268x = 372,605,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,605,809/9,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,203.48
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