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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,069 and 18,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,069 and 18,507 is: 37,767.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069 : 18,507 = 18,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069/18,507 = 18,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069x = 18,507 × 18,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069x = 342,509,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,509,049/9,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,767.01

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