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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,274 and 19,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,274 and 19,163 is: 39,596.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274 : 19,163 = 19,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274/19,163 = 19,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274x = 19,163 × 19,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274x = 367,220,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,220,569/9,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,596.78

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