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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,273 and 18,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,273 and 18,391 is: 40,883.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273 : 18,391 = 18,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273/18,391 = 18,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273x = 18,391 × 18,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273x = 338,228,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,228,881/8,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,883.46

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