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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,265 and 18,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,265 and 18,062 is: 35,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265 : 18,062 = 18,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265/18,062 = 18,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265x = 18,062 × 18,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265x = 326,235,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,235,844/9,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,211.64

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