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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,360.52 and 20,436.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,360.52 and 20,436.28 is: 44,617.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.52 : 20,436.28 = 20,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.52/20,436.28 = 20,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.52x = 20,436.28 × 20,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.52x = 417,641,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,641,591.33/9,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,617.37

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