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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,030 and 18,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,030 and 18,522 is: 37,991.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030 : 18,522 = 18,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030/18,522 = 18,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030x = 18,522 × 18,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030x = 343,064,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,064,484/9,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,991.64

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