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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,952 and 18,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,952 and 18,104 is: 32,933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952 : 18,104 = 18,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952/18,104 = 18,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952x = 18,104 × 18,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952x = 327,754,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,754,816/9,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,933.56

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