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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,332.63 and 20,149.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,332.63 and 20,149.75 is: 43,504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.63 : 20,149.75 = 20,149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.63/20,149.75 = 20,149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.63x = 20,149.75 × 20,149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.63x = 406,012,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,012,425.06/9,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,504.63

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