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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,046 and 18,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,046 and 18,846 is: 39,262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046 : 18,846 = 18,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046/18,846 = 18,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046x = 18,846 × 18,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046x = 355,171,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,171,716/9,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,262.85

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