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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,364 and 20,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,364 and 20,572 is: 45,195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364 : 20,572 = 20,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364/20,572 = 20,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364x = 20,572 × 20,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364x = 423,207,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,207,184/9,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,195.13

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