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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,968 and 18,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,968 and 18,512 is: 34,379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968 : 18,512 = 18,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968/18,512 = 18,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968x = 18,512 × 18,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968x = 342,694,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,694,144/9,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,379.43

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