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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,844 and 18,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,844 and 18,251 is: 33,837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844 : 18,251 = 18,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844/18,251 = 18,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844x = 18,251 × 18,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844x = 333,099,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,099,001/9,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,837.77

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