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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,341 and 18,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,341 and 18,231 is: 39,847.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341 : 18,231 = 18,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341/18,231 = 18,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341x = 18,231 × 18,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341x = 332,369,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,369,361/8,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,847.66

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