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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,368 and 18,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,368 and 18,724 is: 37,424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368 : 18,724 = 18,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368/18,724 = 18,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368x = 18,724 × 18,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368x = 350,588,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,588,176/9,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,424.02

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