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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,347.91 and 20,184.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,347.91 and 20,184.19 is: 43,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.91 : 20,184.19 = 20,184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.91/20,184.19 = 20,184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.91x = 20,184.19 × 20,184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.91x = 407,401,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,401,425.04/9,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,582.10

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