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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,004 and 18,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,004 and 18,725 is: 38,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004 : 18,725 = 18,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004/18,725 = 18,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004x = 18,725 × 18,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004x = 350,625,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,625,625/9,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,941.10

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