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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,296 and 19,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,296 and 19,237 is: 39,808.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296 : 19,237 = 19,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296/19,237 = 19,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296x = 19,237 × 19,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296x = 370,062,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,062,169/9,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,808.75

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