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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,108 and 18,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,108 and 18,801 is: 38,809.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108 : 18,801 = 18,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108/18,801 = 18,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108x = 18,801 × 18,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108x = 353,477,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,477,601/9,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,809.57

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