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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,676 and 19,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,676 and 19,160 is: 37,939.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676 : 19,160 = 19,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676/19,160 = 19,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676x = 19,160 × 19,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676x = 367,105,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,105,600/9,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,939.81

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