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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,188 and 18,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,188 and 18,700 is: 38,059.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188 : 18,700 = 18,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188/18,700 = 18,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188x = 18,700 × 18,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188x = 349,690,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,690,000/9,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,059.43

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