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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,298 and 19,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,298 and 19,244 is: 39,829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298 : 19,244 = 19,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298/19,244 = 19,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298x = 19,244 × 19,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298x = 370,331,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,331,536/9,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,829.16

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