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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,954 and 18,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,954 and 18,474 is: 34,286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954 : 18,474 = 18,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954/18,474 = 18,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954x = 18,474 × 18,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954x = 341,288,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,288,676/9,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,286.59

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