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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,236 and 18,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,236 and 18,034 is: 39,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,236 : 18,034 = 18,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,236/18,034 = 18,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,236x = 18,034 × 18,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,236x = 325,225,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,225,156/8,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,488.24

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