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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,024 and 18,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,024 and 18,396 is: 37,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024 : 18,396 = 18,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024/18,396 = 18,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024x = 18,396 × 18,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024x = 338,412,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,412,816/9,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,501.42

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