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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,148 and 18,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,148 and 18,650 is: 38,021.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148 : 18,650 = 18,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148/18,650 = 18,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148x = 18,650 × 18,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148x = 347,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,822,500/9,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,021.70

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