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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,252 and 18,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,252 and 18,852 is: 38,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252 : 18,852 = 18,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252/18,852 = 18,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252x = 18,852 × 18,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252x = 355,397,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,397,904/9,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,413.09

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