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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,160 and 18,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,160 and 18,128 is: 35,876.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160 : 18,128 = 18,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160/18,128 = 18,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160x = 18,128 × 18,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160x = 328,624,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,624,384/9,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,876.02

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