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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,154 and 18,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,154 and 18,812 is: 38,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154 : 18,812 = 18,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154/18,812 = 18,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154x = 18,812 × 18,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154x = 353,891,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,891,344/9,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,659.75

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