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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,040 and 18,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,040 and 18,530 is: 37,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040 : 18,530 = 18,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040/18,530 = 18,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040x = 18,530 × 18,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040x = 343,360,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,360,900/9,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,982.40

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