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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,004 and 17,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,004 and 17,306 is: 33,262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004 : 17,306 = 17,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004/17,306 = 17,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004x = 17,306 × 17,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004x = 299,497,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,497,636/9,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,262.73

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