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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,086 and 18,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,086 and 18,388 is: 37,213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086 : 18,388 = 18,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086/18,388 = 18,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086x = 18,388 × 18,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086x = 338,118,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,118,544/9,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,213.13

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