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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,312 and 20,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,312 and 20,268 is: 44,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312 : 20,268 = 20,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312/20,268 = 20,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312x = 20,268 × 20,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312x = 410,791,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,791,824/9,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,114.24

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