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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,283 and 19,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,283 and 19,217 is: 39,781.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283 : 19,217 = 19,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283/19,217 = 19,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283x = 19,217 × 19,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283x = 369,293,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,293,089/9,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,781.65

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