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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,484 and 17,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,484 and 17,792 is: 33,377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484 : 17,792 = 17,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484/17,792 = 17,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484x = 17,792 × 17,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484x = 316,555,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,555,264/9,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,377.82

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