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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,171 and 18,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,171 and 18,825 is: 38,641.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171 : 18,825 = 18,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171/18,825 = 18,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171x = 18,825 × 18,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171x = 354,380,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,380,625/9,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,641.44

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