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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,332 and 18,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,332 and 18,258 is: 40,008.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332 : 18,258 = 18,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332/18,258 = 18,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332x = 18,258 × 18,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332x = 333,354,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,354,564/8,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,008.95

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