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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,273 and 18,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,273 and 18,897 is: 38,509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273 : 18,897 = 18,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273/18,897 = 18,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273x = 18,897 × 18,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273x = 357,096,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,096,609/9,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,509.29

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