Finding the Third Proportional to 9,366 and 19,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,366 and 19,779 is: 41,769.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,366 : 19,779 = 19,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,366/19,779 = 19,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,366x = 19,779 × 19,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,366x = 391,208,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,208,841/9,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,769.04
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