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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,152 and 18,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,152 and 18,658 is: 38,037.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152 : 18,658 = 18,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152/18,658 = 18,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152x = 18,658 × 18,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152x = 348,120,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,120,964/9,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,037.69

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