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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,392 and 18,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,392 and 18,064 is: 34,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392 : 18,064 = 18,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392/18,064 = 18,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392x = 18,064 × 18,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392x = 326,308,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,308,096/9,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,743.20

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