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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,309 and 18,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,309 and 18,265 is: 40,150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309 : 18,265 = 18,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309/18,265 = 18,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309x = 18,265 × 18,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309x = 333,610,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,610,225/8,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,150.47

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