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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,354 and 17,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,354 and 17,790 is: 33,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354 : 17,790 = 17,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354/17,790 = 17,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354x = 17,790 × 17,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354x = 316,484,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,484,100/9,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,834.09

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