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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,298.13 and 18,127.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,298.13 and 18,127.13 is: 35,339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.13 : 18,127.13 = 18,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.13/18,127.13 = 18,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.13x = 18,127.13 × 18,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.13x = 328,592,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,592,660.77/9,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,339.67

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