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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,140 and 18,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,140 and 18,982 is: 44,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140 : 18,982 = 18,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140/18,982 = 18,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140x = 18,982 × 18,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140x = 360,316,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,316,324/8,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,264.90

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