Finding the Third Proportional to 9,328 and 20,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,328 and 20,368 is: 44,474.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,328 : 20,368 = 20,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,328/20,368 = 20,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,328x = 20,368 × 20,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,328x = 414,855,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,855,424/9,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,474.21
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