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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,270 and 17,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,270 and 17,364 is: 32,525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270 : 17,364 = 17,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270/17,364 = 17,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270x = 17,364 × 17,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270x = 301,508,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,508,496/9,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,525.19

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