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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,310 and 18,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,310 and 18,240 is: 40,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310 : 18,240 = 18,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310/18,240 = 18,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310x = 18,240 × 18,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310x = 332,697,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,697,600/8,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,035.81

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