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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,426 and 22,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,426 and 22,338 is: 52,937.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426 : 22,338 = 22,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426/22,338 = 22,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426x = 22,338 × 22,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426x = 498,986,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,986,244/9,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,937.22

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