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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,302 and 8,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,302 and 8,901 is: 18,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302 : 8,901 = 8,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302/8,901 = 8,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302x = 8,901 × 8,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302x = 79,227,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,227,801/4,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.50

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