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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,340 and 18,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,340 and 18,180 is: 39,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340 : 18,180 = 18,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340/18,180 = 18,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340x = 18,180 × 18,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340x = 330,512,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,512,400/8,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,629.78

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