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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,452 and 18,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,452 and 18,760 is: 37,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452 : 18,760 = 18,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452/18,760 = 18,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452x = 18,760 × 18,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452x = 351,937,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,937,600/9,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,234.19

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