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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,350 and 20,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,350 and 20,269 is: 43,939.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350 : 20,269 = 20,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350/20,269 = 20,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350x = 20,269 × 20,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350x = 410,832,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,832,361/9,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,939.29

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