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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,430 and 22,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,430 and 22,309 is: 52,777.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430 : 22,309 = 22,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430/22,309 = 22,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430x = 22,309 × 22,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430x = 497,691,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,691,481/9,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,777.46

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