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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,430.63 and 20,343.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,430.63 and 20,343.25 is: 43,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.63 : 20,343.25 = 20,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.63/20,343.25 = 20,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.63x = 20,343.25 × 20,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.63x = 413,847,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,847,820.56/9,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,883.39

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