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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,358 and 18,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,358 and 18,704 is: 37,384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358 : 18,704 = 18,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358/18,704 = 18,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358x = 18,704 × 18,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358x = 349,839,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,839,616/9,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,384.02

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