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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,439 and 19,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,439 and 19,287 is: 39,409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439 : 19,287 = 19,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439/19,287 = 19,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439x = 19,287 × 19,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439x = 371,988,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,988,369/9,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,409.72

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