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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,376 and 18,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,376 and 18,426 is: 40,534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376 : 18,426 = 18,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376/18,426 = 18,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376x = 18,426 × 18,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376x = 339,517,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,517,476/8,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,534.56

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