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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,284 and 18,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,284 and 18,103 is: 35,299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284 : 18,103 = 18,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284/18,103 = 18,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284x = 18,103 × 18,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284x = 327,718,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,718,609/9,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,299.29

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