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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,356 and 20,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,356 and 20,098 is: 43,173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356 : 20,098 = 20,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356/20,098 = 20,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356x = 20,098 × 20,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356x = 403,929,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,929,604/9,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,173.32

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