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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,056 and 18,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,056 and 18,805 is: 39,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056 : 18,805 = 18,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056/18,805 = 18,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056x = 18,805 × 18,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056x = 353,628,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,628,025/9,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,049.03

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