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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,162 and 18,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,162 and 18,972 is: 39,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162 : 18,972 = 18,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162/18,972 = 18,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162x = 18,972 × 18,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162x = 359,936,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,936,784/9,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,285.83

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