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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,064 and 18,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,064 and 18,383 is: 37,283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064 : 18,383 = 18,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064/18,383 = 18,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064x = 18,383 × 18,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064x = 337,934,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,934,689/9,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,283.17

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