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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,530 and 18,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,530 and 18,340 is: 35,294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530 : 18,340 = 18,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530/18,340 = 18,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530x = 18,340 × 18,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530x = 336,355,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,355,600/9,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,294.40

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