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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,279 and 18,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,279 and 18,093 is: 35,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279 : 18,093 = 18,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279/18,093 = 18,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279x = 18,093 × 18,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279x = 327,356,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,356,649/9,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,279.30

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