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Finding the Third Proportional to 8.46 and 18.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 8.46 and 18.45 is: 40.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.46 : 18.45 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.46/18.45 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.46x = 18.45 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.46x = 340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.55/8.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.26

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