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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,657 and 19,934.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,657 and 19,934.44 is: 41,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,657 : 19,934.44 = 19,934.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,657/19,934.44 = 19,934.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,657x = 19,934.44 × 19,934.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,657x = 397,381,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,381,798.44/9,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,149.61

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