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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,284 and 18,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,284 and 18,209 is: 40,025.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284 : 18,209 = 18,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284/18,209 = 18,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284x = 18,209 × 18,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284x = 331,567,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,567,681/8,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,025.07

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