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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,256 and 18,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,256 and 18,354 is: 40,802.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256 : 18,354 = 18,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256/18,354 = 18,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256x = 18,354 × 18,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256x = 336,869,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,869,316/8,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,802.97

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