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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,332 and 18,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,332 and 18,878 is: 42,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332 : 18,878 = 18,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332/18,878 = 18,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332x = 18,878 × 18,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332x = 356,378,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,378,884/8,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,772.31

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