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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,954 and 18,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,954 and 18,828 is: 35,613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954 : 18,828 = 18,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954/18,828 = 18,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954x = 18,828 × 18,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954x = 354,493,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,493,584/9,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,613.18

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