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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,268.97 and 19,995.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,268.97 and 19,995.94 is: 43,137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.97 : 19,995.94 = 19,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.97/19,995.94 = 19,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.97x = 19,995.94 × 19,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.97x = 399,837,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,837,516.50/9,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,137.22

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