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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,180 and 18,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,180 and 18,752 is: 38,304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180 : 18,752 = 18,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180/18,752 = 18,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180x = 18,752 × 18,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180x = 351,637,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,637,504/9,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,304.74

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