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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,280 and 22,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,280 and 22,431 is: 54,218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280 : 22,431 = 22,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280/22,431 = 22,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280x = 22,431 × 22,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280x = 503,149,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,149,761/9,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,218.72

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