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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,327.81 and 20,159.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,327.81 and 20,159.13 is: 43,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.81 : 20,159.13 = 20,159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.81/20,159.13 = 20,159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.81x = 20,159.13 × 20,159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.81x = 406,390,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,390,320.77/9,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,567.59

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