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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,104 and 18,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,104 and 18,368 is: 37,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104 : 18,368 = 18,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104/18,368 = 18,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104x = 18,368 × 18,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104x = 337,383,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,383,424/9,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,058.81

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