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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,059.93 and 18,363.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,059.93 and 18,363.28 is: 37,219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.93 : 18,363.28 = 18,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.93/18,363.28 = 18,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.93x = 18,363.28 × 18,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.93x = 337,210,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,210,098.27/9,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,219.95

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