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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,376 and 19,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,376 and 19,052 is: 38,713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376 : 19,052 = 19,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376/19,052 = 19,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376x = 19,052 × 19,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376x = 362,978,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,978,704/9,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,713.60

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