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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,036 and 18,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,036 and 18,794 is: 39,089.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036 : 18,794 = 18,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036/18,794 = 18,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036x = 18,794 × 18,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036x = 353,214,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,214,436/9,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,089.69

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