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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,256 and 18,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,256 and 18,358 is: 40,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256 : 18,358 = 18,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256/18,358 = 18,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256x = 18,358 × 18,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256x = 337,016,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,016,164/8,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,820.76

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