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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,044 and 18,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,044 and 18,842 is: 39,254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044 : 18,842 = 18,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044/18,842 = 18,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044x = 18,842 × 18,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044x = 355,020,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,020,964/9,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,254.86

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