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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,288 and 22,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,288 and 22,464 is: 54,331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288 : 22,464 = 22,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288/22,464 = 22,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288x = 22,464 × 22,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288x = 504,631,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,631,296/9,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,331.53

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