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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,296.88 and 18,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,296.88 and 18,234 is: 40,072.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.88 : 18,234 = 18,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.88/18,234 = 18,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.88x = 18,234 × 18,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.88x = 332,478,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,478,756/8,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,072.77

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