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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,310 and 18,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,310 and 18,890 is: 38,327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310 : 18,890 = 18,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310/18,890 = 18,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310x = 18,890 × 18,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310x = 356,832,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,832,100/9,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,327.83

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