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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,854 and 19,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,854 and 19,220 is: 37,488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854 : 19,220 = 19,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854/19,220 = 19,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854x = 19,220 × 19,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854x = 369,408,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,408,400/9,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,488.17

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