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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,058 and 18,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,058 and 18,698 is: 38,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058 : 18,698 = 18,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058/18,698 = 18,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058x = 18,698 × 18,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058x = 349,615,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,615,204/9,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,597.40

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