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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,283 and 18,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,283 and 18,101 is: 35,295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283 : 18,101 = 18,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283/18,101 = 18,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283x = 18,101 × 18,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283x = 327,646,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,646,201/9,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,295.29

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