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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,412 and 20,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,412 and 20,030 is: 42,626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412 : 20,030 = 20,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412/20,030 = 20,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412x = 20,030 × 20,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412x = 401,200,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,200,900/9,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,626.53

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