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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,367 and 18,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,367 and 18,041 is: 38,900.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367 : 18,041 = 18,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367/18,041 = 18,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367x = 18,041 × 18,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367x = 325,477,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,477,681/8,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,900.17

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