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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,299 and 18,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,299 and 18,055 is: 39,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299 : 18,055 = 18,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299/18,055 = 18,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299x = 18,055 × 18,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299x = 325,983,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,983,025/8,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,279.80

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