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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,442 and 16,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,442 and 16,598 is: 29,177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442 : 16,598 = 16,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442/16,598 = 16,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442x = 16,598 × 16,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442x = 275,493,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,493,604/9,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,177.46

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