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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,362 and 17,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,362 and 17,806 is: 33,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362 : 17,806 = 17,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362/17,806 = 17,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362x = 17,806 × 17,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362x = 317,053,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,053,636/9,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,866.02

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