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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,062 and 18,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,062 and 18,612 is: 38,226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062 : 18,612 = 18,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062/18,612 = 18,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062x = 18,612 × 18,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062x = 346,406,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,406,544/9,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,226.28

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