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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,093 and 18,895

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,093 and 18,895 is: 39,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,093 : 18,895 = 18,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,093/18,895 = 18,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,093x = 18,895 × 18,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,093x = 357,021,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,021,025/9,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,263.28

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