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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,050 and 18,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,050 and 18,676 is: 38,540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050 : 18,676 = 18,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050/18,676 = 18,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050x = 18,676 × 18,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050x = 348,792,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,792,976/9,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,540.66

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