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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,063 and 18,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,063 and 18,614 is: 38,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063 : 18,614 = 18,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063/18,614 = 18,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063x = 18,614 × 18,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063x = 346,480,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,480,996/9,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,230.28

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