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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,224 and 18,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,224 and 18,874 is: 38,619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224 : 18,874 = 18,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224/18,874 = 18,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224x = 18,874 × 18,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224x = 356,227,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,227,876/9,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,619.67

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