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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,822 and 18,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,822 and 18,300 is: 34,095.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,822 : 18,300 = 18,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,822/18,300 = 18,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,822x = 18,300 × 18,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,822x = 334,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,890,000/9,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,095.91

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