Finding the Third Proportional to 9,338 and 19,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,338 and 19,420 is: 40,387.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,338 : 19,420 = 19,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,338/19,420 = 19,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,338x = 19,420 × 19,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,338x = 377,136,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,136,400/9,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,387.28
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