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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,327.38 and 19,555.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,327.38 and 19,555.88 is: 41,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.38 : 19,555.88 = 19,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.38/19,555.88 = 19,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.38x = 19,555.88 × 19,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.38x = 382,432,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,432,247.02/9,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,001.06

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